Latest earthquakes near Merkezefendi, Denizli today
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Recent Merkezefendi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Merkezefendi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Merkezefendi and elsewhere.
Aug 10, 2025 07:53PM
On Sunday Evening a DAMAGING M6.1 Earthquake struck near Balıkesir in Türkiye.
May 22, 2025 06:19AM
Strong M6.2 Earthquake hit in the Aegean Sea near Irákleion (Greece) on Thursday Morning.
May 14, 2025 01:51AM
Strong M6.0 Earthquake hit in the Mediterranean Sea 168km from Irákleion (Greece) on Wednesday Night.
Merkezefendi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 793 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 79 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Merkezefendi roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Merkezefendi in 2025. A total of 138 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Merkezefendi that year. The strongest had a 6.1 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 | 739 | 93.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 49 | 6.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 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 Mar 18, 1953 21:06, 290 kilometers (180 mi) west of Merkezefendi. It is the strongest earthquake near Merkezefendi 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 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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Merkezefendi on the night of May 9, 2026 at 00:42 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 255km north-east of Merkezefendi at a depth of 7km under land. 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 evening of March 18, 1953 at 21:06 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 290km north-northwest of Merkezefendi at a depth of 10km 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, 793 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Merkezefendi. This averages to 79 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
