Latest earthquakes near Diyarbakır today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Diyarbakır, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Diyarbakır? If an earthquake is happening right now near Diyarbakır, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Diyarbakır Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Diyarbakır. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Diyarbakır and elsewhere.
Apr 4, 2026 08:52AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning near Van in Türkiye.
Diyarbakır Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 685 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Diyarbakır in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 68 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Diyarbakır roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Diyarbakır in 2023. A total of 405 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Diyarbakır that year. The strongest had a 7.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Diyarbakır in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Diyarbakır 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 | 636 | 92.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 44 | 6.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Diyarbakır
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Diyarbakır occurred on Feb 6, 2023 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) west-southwest of Diyarbakır, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Diyarbakır in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 228 kilometers (142 mi) west-southwest of Diyarbakır. It is the strongest earthquake near Diyarbakır 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 Diyarbakır 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 Diyarbakır.
Nearest earthquakes from Diyarbakır
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Diyarbakır. 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 Diyarbakır.
When was the last earthquake in Diyarbakır?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Diyarbakır on the night of April 18, 2026 at 02:53 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 297km northwest of Diyarbakır at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Diyarbakır in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Diyarbakır?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Diyarbakır on the night of December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 228km north-northwest of Diyarbakır at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Diyarbakır since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Diyarbakır?
In the past 10 years, 685 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Diyarbakır. This averages to 69 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
