Latest earthquakes near Tatvan, Bitlis today
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Recent Tatvan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tatvan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tatvan and elsewhere.
Apr 4, 2026 08:52AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning near Van in Türkiye.
Tatvan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 349 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tatvan, Bitlis 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 Tatvan roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tatvan in 2020. A total of 91 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tatvan 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 Tatvan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tatvan 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 | 323 | 92.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 6.88% |
| 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 Tatvan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tatvan 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 Tatvan 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 Tatvan 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 Tatvan, Bitlis 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 Tatvan.
Nearest earthquakes from Tatvan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tatvan, Bitlis. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tatvan.
When was the last earthquake in Tatvan, Bitlis?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tatvan on the morning of April 24, 2026 at 09:19 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 163km south-east of Tatvan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tatvan, Bitlis in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tatvan, Bitlis?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tatvan 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 Tatvan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tatvan, Bitlis?
In the past 10 years, 349 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tatvan. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
