Latest earthquakes near Çorum today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Çorum, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Çorum? If an earthquake is happening right now near Çorum, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Çorum Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Çorum. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Çorum and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2024 06:11PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Turhal in Türkiye.
Çorum Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 102 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Çorum 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 Çorum in 2023. A total of 30 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Çorum that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Çorum in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Çorum 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 | 97 | 95.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.9% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Çorum
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Çorum occurred on Apr 18, 2024 18:11 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 106 kilometers (66 mi) south-east of Çorum, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Çorum in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Feb 1, 1944 06:22, 166 kilometers (103 mi) south-east of Çorum. It is the strongest earthquake near Çorum 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 Çorum 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 Çorum.
Nearest earthquakes from Çorum
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Çorum. 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 Çorum.
When was the last earthquake in Çorum?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Çorum on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 07:41 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 51km east-southeast of Çorum at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Çorum in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Çorum?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Çorum on the morning of February 1, 1944 at 06:22 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 166km west of Çorum at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Çorum since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Çorum?
In the past 10 years, 102 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Çorum. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 36 days.
