Latest earthquakes near Erzincan today
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Recent Erzincan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Erzincan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Erzincan 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.
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.
Aug 12, 2023 04:39PM
Shallow M4.7 AFTERSHOCK hit near Malatya in Türkiye on Saturday Afternoon.
Aug 10, 2023 08:48PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit near Malatya in Türkiye on Thursday Evening.
Erzincan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 545 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Erzincan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 54 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Erzincan roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Erzincan in 2023. A total of 345 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Erzincan that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Erzincan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Erzincan 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 | 504 | 92.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 6.97% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.18% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Erzincan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Erzincan occurred on Feb 6, 2023 13:24 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) south-west of Erzincan, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Erzincan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 20 kilometers (12 mi) south-west of Erzincan. It is the strongest earthquake near Erzincan 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 Erzincan 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 Erzincan.
Nearest earthquakes from Erzincan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Erzincan. 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 Erzincan.
When was the last earthquake in Erzincan?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Erzincan on the evening of December 5, 2023 at 23:48 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 192km south-southwest of Erzincan at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Erzincan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Erzincan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Erzincan on the night of December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 20km north-northeast of Erzincan at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Erzincan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Erzincan?
In the past 10 years, 545 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Erzincan. This averages to 55 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
