Latest earthquakes near Elazığ today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Elazığ, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Elazığ? If an earthquake is happening right now near Elazığ (also known as Elâzığ), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Elazığ Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Elazığ. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Elazığ and elsewhere.
Dec 1, 2023 03:18AM
Shallow M4.5 Earthquake hit near Malatya in Türkiye on Friday Night.
Nov 23, 2023 05:46PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck near Malatya in Türkiye.
Sep 23, 2023 11:22AM
Shallow M4.5 Earthquake hit near Göksun in Türkiye on Saturday Morning.
Sep 13, 2023 11:40PM
Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening near Al Ḩasakah in Syria.
Aug 24, 2023 08:35AM
On Thursday Morning a Shallow M4.8 Earthquake struck near Malatya in Türkiye.
Aug 22, 2023 01:17PM
Shallow M4.7 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Afşin in Türkiye.
Elazığ Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 806 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 80 earthquakes per year, or 6 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 601 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Elazığ 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 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 746 | 92.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 54 | 6.7% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.25% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Elazığ
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 123 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Elazığ.
When was the last earthquake in Elazığ?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Elazığ on the night of December 9, 2023 at 03:04 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 159km west-southwest of Elazığ at a depth of 7km 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, 806 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Elazığ. This averages to 81 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
