Latest earthquakes near Denizli today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Denizli, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Denizli? If an earthquake is happening right now near Denizli, it will show up within minutes.
Denizli Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 699 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Denizli in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 69 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Denizli roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Denizli in 2017. A total of 132 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Denizli that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Denizli in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Denizli 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 | 649 | 92.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 47 | 6.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Denizli
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Denizli occurred on Oct 30, 2020 14:51 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 203 kilometers (126 mi) west of Denizli, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Denizli in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Mar 18, 1953 21:06, 295 kilometers (183 mi) west of Denizli. It is the strongest earthquake near Denizli 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 Denizli 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 Denizli.
Nearest earthquakes from Denizli
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Denizli. 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 Denizli.
When was the last earthquake in Denizli?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Denizli on the evening of September 17, 2024 at 22:51 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 285km south-southwest of Denizli at a depth of 64km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Denizli in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Denizli?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Denizli on the evening of March 18, 1953 at 21:06 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 295km north-northwest of Denizli at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Denizli since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Denizli?
In the past 10 years, 699 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Denizli. This averages to 70 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
