Latest earthquakes near Gaziantep today

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List of latest earthquakes near Gaziantep.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 3, 2023 16:53
(Istanbul)
M 2.5 216 km W
from Gaziantep
Dec 3, 2023 15:10
(Istanbul)
M 2.7 249 km WNW
from Gaziantep
Dec 3, 2023 14:34
(Istanbul)
M 2.8 134 km NW
from Gaziantep
Dec 3, 2023 12:15
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 136 km NW
from Gaziantep
Dec 3, 2023 11:02
(Istanbul)
M 2.6 291 km NNE
from Gaziantep
Dec 3, 2023 05:54
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 193 km WNW
from Gaziantep
Dec 3, 2023 04:15
(Istanbul)
M 2.5 148 km SW
from Gaziantep
Dec 3, 2023 02:49
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 118 km NNE
from Gaziantep
Dec 3, 2023 01:28
(Istanbul)
M 2.8 154 km N
from Gaziantep
Dec 3, 2023 00:01
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 159 km N
from Gaziantep
Dec 2, 2023 22:32
(Istanbul)
M 2.7 143 km WNW
from Gaziantep
Dec 2, 2023 21:19
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 293 km NNE
from Gaziantep
Dec 2, 2023 19:36
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 140 km N
from Gaziantep
Dec 2, 2023 18:45
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 135 km NW
from Gaziantep
Dec 2, 2023 16:24
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 125 km NNE
from Gaziantep
Dec 2, 2023 15:44
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 134 km NNE
from Gaziantep
Dec 2, 2023 14:02
(Istanbul)
M 2.6 125 km NNE
from Gaziantep
Dec 2, 2023 13:34
(Istanbul)
M 2.5 134 km NNW
from Gaziantep
Dec 2, 2023 13:11
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 142 km SW
from Gaziantep
Dec 2, 2023 12:55
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 99 km SW
from Gaziantep
Dec 2, 2023 02:34
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 136 km NNW
from Gaziantep
Dec 1, 2023 20:06
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 145 km N
from Gaziantep
Dec 1, 2023 19:06
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 154 km N
from Gaziantep
Dec 1, 2023 18:17
(Istanbul)
M 2.5 148 km N
from Gaziantep
Dec 1, 2023 14:40
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 107 km NNE
from Gaziantep

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Gaziantep

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.

Gaziantep Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
88 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.5
Dec 3, 2023 16:53

Average

A total of 881 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 88 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gaziantep roughly every 4 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gaziantep in 2023. A total of 715 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gaziantep that year. The strongest had a 7.8 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Gaziantep with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Gaziantep (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 823 93.42%
Mag. 5 51 5.79%
Mag. 6 5 0.57%
Mag. 7 2 0.23%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Gaziantep

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.8
On Feb 6, 2023 04:17.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.8
On Feb 6, 2023 04:17.

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.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Gaziantep.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 6, 2023 04:17
(Istanbul)
M 7.8 38 km WNW
from Gaziantep
Feb 6, 2023 13:24
(Istanbul)
M 7.5 107 km N
from Gaziantep
Feb 6, 2023 04:28
(Istanbul)
M 6.7 46 km WNW
from Gaziantep
Jan 24, 2020 20:55
(Istanbul)
M 6.7 212 km NE
from Gaziantep
Feb 20, 2023 20:04
(Istanbul)
M 6.3 157 km SW
from Gaziantep
Feb 6, 2023 15:02
(Istanbul)
M 6.0 135 km NW
from Gaziantep
Feb 6, 2023 13:26
(Istanbul)
M 6.0 125 km NNE
from Gaziantep
Feb 6, 2023 13:35
(Istanbul)
M 5.8 114 km NNE
from Gaziantep
Feb 6, 2023 04:26
(Istanbul)
M 5.7 39 km WNW
from Gaziantep
Feb 6, 2023 13:51
(Istanbul)
M 5.7 150 km NNE
from Gaziantep

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Gaziantep.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 23, 2022 20:23
(Istanbul)
M 4.1 26 km W
from Gaziantep
Feb 6, 2023 06:41
(Istanbul)
M 4.3 30 km NW
from Gaziantep
Feb 6, 2023 05:34
(Istanbul)
M 4.7 31 km W
from Gaziantep
Feb 23, 2023 06:23
(Istanbul)
M 4.0 32 km NW
from Gaziantep
Feb 6, 2023 23:37
(Istanbul)
M 5.3 34 km NW
from Gaziantep
Mar 1, 2023 19:38
(Istanbul)
M 4.4 36 km NW
from Gaziantep
Feb 8, 2023 13:26
(Istanbul)
M 4.4 35 km WNW
from Gaziantep
Feb 12, 2023 22:02
(Istanbul)
M 4.3 35 km NW
from Gaziantep
Oct 20, 2022 14:35
(Istanbul)
M 4.3 36 km NNW
from Gaziantep
Feb 6, 2023 04:17
(Istanbul)
M 7.8 38 km WNW
from Gaziantep

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Gaziantep

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gaziantep.

When was the last earthquake in Gaziantep?

A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Gaziantep on the afternoon of December 3, 2023 at 16:53 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 216km west of Gaziantep at a depth of 26km 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, 881 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gaziantep. This averages to 88 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.