Latest earthquakes near Elazığ today

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List of latest earthquakes near Elazığ.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 26, 2025 09:30
(Istanbul)
M 2.8 83 km SW
from Elazığ
Apr 26, 2025 06:41
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 23 km SSE
from Elazığ
Apr 26, 2025 04:00
(Istanbul)
M 3.7 93 km SW
from Elazığ
Apr 26, 2025 00:37
(Istanbul)
M 2.3 216 km WSW
from Elazığ
Apr 24, 2025 22:47
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 141 km WSW
from Elazığ
Apr 24, 2025 14:50
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 90 km SW
from Elazığ
Apr 24, 2025 02:13
(Istanbul)
M 2.3 106 km NE
from Elazığ
Apr 23, 2025 12:02
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 255 km W
from Elazığ
Apr 23, 2025 06:10
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 244 km WSW
from Elazığ
Apr 22, 2025 22:37
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 243 km WSW
from Elazığ
Apr 22, 2025 17:38
(Istanbul)
M 3.2 58 km SW
from Elazığ
Apr 22, 2025 12:06
(Istanbul)
M 2.6 256 km WSW
from Elazığ
Apr 22, 2025 10:40
(Istanbul)
M 3.0 164 km SW
from Elazığ
Apr 22, 2025 09:49
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 106 km N
from Elazığ
Apr 22, 2025 06:53
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 95 km SW
from Elazığ
Apr 21, 2025 23:47
(Istanbul)
M 2.9 67 km NNE
from Elazığ
Apr 21, 2025 20:59
(Istanbul)
M 2.8 133 km SSW
from Elazığ
Apr 21, 2025 12:31
(Istanbul)
M 2.7 145 km WSW
from Elazığ
Apr 21, 2025 11:44
(Istanbul)
M 3.2 173 km WSW
from Elazığ
Apr 21, 2025 10:24
(Istanbul)
M 3.3 191 km WSW
from Elazığ
Apr 21, 2025 09:33
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 100 km SW
from Elazığ
Apr 21, 2025 08:09
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 160 km W
from Elazığ
Apr 21, 2025 04:31
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 93 km N
from Elazığ
Apr 20, 2025 20:44
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 135 km E
from Elazığ
Apr 20, 2025 17:03
(Istanbul)
M 2.3 141 km E
from Elazığ

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Elazığ

Elazığ Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
87 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.8
Apr 26, 2025 09:30

Average

A total of 870 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Elazığ in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 87 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Elazığ roughly every 4 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Elazığ in 2023. A total of 611 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Elazığ that year. The strongest had a 7.8 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Elazığ with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Elazığ in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Elazığ 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Elazığ (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 806 92.64%
Mag. 5 57 6.55%
Mag. 6 5 0.57%
Mag. 7 2 0.23%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Elazığ

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.8
On Feb 6, 2023 04:17.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.8
On Dec 27, 1939 01:57.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Elazığ occurred on Feb 6, 2023 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 252 kilometers (157 mi) south-west of Elazığ, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Elazığ in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 141 kilometers (88 mi) south-west of Elazığ. It is the strongest earthquake near Elazığ in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Elazığ 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 Elazığ.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Elazığ.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 6, 2023 04:17
(Istanbul)
M 7.8 252 km SW
from Elazığ
Feb 6, 2023 13:24
(Istanbul)
M 7.5 192 km WSW
from Elazığ
Jan 24, 2020 20:55
(Istanbul)
M 6.7 31 km SSW
from Elazığ
Feb 6, 2023 04:28
(Istanbul)
M 6.7 263 km SW
from Elazığ
Oct 16, 2024 10:46
(Istanbul)
M 6.0 54 km SW
from Elazığ
Feb 6, 2023 13:26
(Istanbul)
M 6.0 121 km SW
from Elazığ
Feb 6, 2023 15:02
(Istanbul)
M 6.0 246 km WSW
from Elazığ
Jun 14, 2020 17:24
(Istanbul)
M 5.9 153 km NE
from Elazığ
Feb 6, 2023 13:35
(Istanbul)
M 5.8 143 km WSW
from Elazığ
Feb 6, 2023 04:26
(Istanbul)
M 5.7 253 km SW
from Elazığ

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Elazığ

Nearest earthquakes from Elazığ

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Elazığ. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Elazığ.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 24, 2020 22:00
(Istanbul)
M 4.3 19 km S
from Elazığ
Jun 27, 2023 15:40
(Istanbul)
M 4.2 19 km S
from Elazığ
Feb 6, 2023 04:59
(Istanbul)
M 4.0 19 km ESE
from Elazığ
Feb 4, 2020 01:19
(Istanbul)
M 4.3 22 km SSW
from Elazığ
Feb 1, 2020 02:32
(Istanbul)
M 4.7 22 km SSE
from Elazığ
Jan 25, 2020 03:48
(Istanbul)
M 4.2 24 km S
from Elazığ
Dec 27, 2020 09:37
(Istanbul)
M 5.5 24 km S
from Elazığ
May 20, 2024 15:28
(Istanbul)
M 4.0 24 km S
from Elazığ
Jan 24, 2020 22:49
(Istanbul)
M 4.3 29 km SSW
from Elazığ
Jan 24, 2020 21:08
(Istanbul)
M 4.8 28 km S
from Elazığ

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Elazığ

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Elazığ.

When was the last earthquake in Elazığ?

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Elazığ on the morning of April 26, 2025 at 09:30 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 83km southwest of Elazığ at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Elazığ in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Elazığ?

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Elazığ on the night of December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 141km north-northeast of Elazığ at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Elazığ since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Elazığ?

In the past 10 years, 870 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Elazığ. This averages to 87 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.