Latest earthquakes near Bolu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bolu, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bolu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bolu, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bolu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bolu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bolu and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2024 06:11PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Turhal in Türkiye.
Bolu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bolu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bolu in 2019. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bolu that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bolu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bolu 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 | 98 | 93.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.95% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bolu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bolu occurred on Nov 23, 2022 04:08 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 54 kilometers (34 mi) west of Bolu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bolu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1999 03:01, 147 kilometers (91 mi) west of Bolu. It is the strongest earthquake near Bolu in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bolu 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 Bolu.
Nearest earthquakes from Bolu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bolu. 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 Bolu.
When was the last earthquake in Bolu?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bolu on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 11:04 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 92km southwest of Bolu at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bolu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bolu?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bolu on the night of August 17, 1999 at 03:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 147km west of Bolu at a depth of 17km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bolu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bolu?
In the past 10 years, 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bolu. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
