Latest earthquakes near Merkezefendi, Denizli today
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Merkezefendi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 705 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Merkezefendi, Denizli in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 70 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Merkezefendi roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Merkezefendi in 2017. A total of 131 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Merkezefendi 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 Merkezefendi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Merkezefendi 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 | 653 | 92.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 49 | 6.95% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Merkezefendi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Merkezefendi occurred on Oct 30, 2020 14:51 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 199 kilometers (124 mi) west of Merkezefendi, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Merkezefendi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Feb 9, 1948 14:58, 294 kilometers (183 mi) west of Merkezefendi. It is the strongest earthquake near Merkezefendi 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 Merkezefendi, 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 Merkezefendi.
Nearest earthquakes from Merkezefendi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Merkezefendi, 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 Merkezefendi.
When was the last earthquake in Merkezefendi, Denizli?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Merkezefendi on the night of May 18, 2024 at 04:48 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 173km west of Merkezefendi at a depth of 10km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Merkezefendi, Denizli in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Merkezefendi, Denizli?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Merkezefendi on the afternoon of February 9, 1948 at 14:58 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 294km southwest of Merkezefendi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Merkezefendi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Merkezefendi, Denizli?
In the past 10 years, 705 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Merkezefendi. This averages to 71 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
