Latest earthquakes near Erzurum today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Erzurum, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Erzurum? If an earthquake is happening right now near Erzurum (also known as Կարին), it will show up within minutes.
Erzurum Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 329 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Erzurum in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Erzurum roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Erzurum in 2020. A total of 84 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Erzurum that year. The strongest had a 6.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Erzurum in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Erzurum 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 | 309 | 93.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 5.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.3% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Erzurum
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Erzurum occurred on Jan 24, 2020 20:55 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 252 kilometers (157 mi) south-west of Erzurum, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Erzurum in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 144 kilometers (89 mi) south-west of Erzurum. It is the strongest earthquake near Erzurum in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Erzurum 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 Erzurum.
Nearest earthquakes from Erzurum
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Erzurum. 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 Erzurum.
When was the last earthquake in Erzurum?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Erzurum on the afternoon of May 18, 2024 at 16:25 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 213km south-east of Erzurum at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Erzurum in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Erzurum?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Erzurum on the night of December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 144km west of Erzurum at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Erzurum since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Erzurum?
In the past 10 years, 329 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Erzurum. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
