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.
Diyarbakır Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 655 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 65 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 407 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 | 608 | 92.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 43 | 6.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 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.
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 afternoon of May 18, 2024 at 14:25 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 256km west 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 February 6, 2023 at 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 292km west-southwest of Diyarbakır at a depth of 10km 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, 655 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Diyarbakır. This averages to 66 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
