Latest earthquakes near Erzincan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Erzincan, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Erzincan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Erzincan, it will show up within minutes.
Erzincan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 605 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 60 earthquakes per year, or 5 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 352 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 | 561 | 92.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 6.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 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 125 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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Erzincan on the evening of April 21, 2025 at 23:47 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 61km south of Erzincan at a depth of 10km 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, 605 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Erzincan. This averages to 61 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
