Latest earthquakes near Gaziantep today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gaziantep, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gaziantep? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gaziantep, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Gaziantep Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gaziantep. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gaziantep and elsewhere.
Oct 16, 2024 10:46AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Malatya in Türkiye.
Gaziantep Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 941 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gaziantep in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 94 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gaziantep roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gaziantep in 2023. A total of 727 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gaziantep 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 Gaziantep in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Gaziantep 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 | 878 | 93.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 55 | 5.84% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.64% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.21% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gaziantep
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gaziantep occurred on Feb 6, 2023 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 38 kilometers (24 mi) west-northwest of Gaziantep, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gaziantep in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Gaziantep 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 Gaziantep.
Nearest earthquakes from Gaziantep
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gaziantep. 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 Gaziantep.
When was the last earthquake in Gaziantep?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Gaziantep on the morning of December 14, 2024 at 06:08 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 136km northwest of Gaziantep at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gaziantep in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gaziantep?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Gaziantep on the night of February 6, 2023 at 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 38km west-northwest of Gaziantep at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gaziantep since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gaziantep?
In the past 10 years, 941 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gaziantep. This averages to 94 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
