Latest earthquakes near Bitlis, Türkiye today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bitlis, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bitlis? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bitlis (also known as Բաղեշի նահանգ), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bitlis Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bitlis. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bitlis and elsewhere.
Apr 4, 2026 08:52AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning near Van in Türkiye.
Bitlis Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 348 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bitlis, Türkiye in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bitlis roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bitlis in 2020. A total of 91 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bitlis that year. The strongest had a 6.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bitlis in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bitlis during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 322 | 92.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 6.9% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bitlis
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bitlis occurred on Jan 24, 2020 20:55 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 281 kilometers (175 mi) west of Tatvan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bitlis in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 281 kilometers (175 mi) west of Tatvan. It is the strongest earthquake near Bitlis in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bitlis, Türkiye in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Bitlis.
Earthquakes by city in Bitlis
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bitlis, Türkiye.
Use this regional Bitlis earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ahlat, Adilcevaz, Bitlis, Güroymak and Hizan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bitlis.
When was the last earthquake in Bitlis, Türkiye?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bitlis on the morning of April 19, 2026 at 07:54 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 179km northwest of Tatvan at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bitlis, Türkiye in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bitlis, Türkiye?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bitlis on the night of December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 281km northwest of Tatvan at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bitlis since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bitlis, Türkiye?
In the past 10 years, 348 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bitlis. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
