Latest earthquakes near Giresun today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Giresun, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Giresun? If an earthquake is happening right now near Giresun, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Giresun Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Giresun. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Giresun and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2024 06:11PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Turhal in Türkiye.
Giresun Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 232 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Giresun in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Giresun roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Giresun in 2023. A total of 72 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Giresun that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Giresun in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Giresun 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 | 214 | 92.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 7.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Giresun
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Giresun occurred on Jan 24, 2020 20:55 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 282 kilometers (175 mi) south-southeast of Giresun, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Giresun in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 151 kilometers (94 mi) south-southeast of Giresun. It is the strongest earthquake near Giresun 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 Giresun 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 Giresun.
Nearest earthquakes from Giresun
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Giresun. 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 Giresun.
When was the last earthquake in Giresun?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Giresun on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 07:41 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 248km west-southwest of Giresun at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Giresun in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Giresun?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Giresun on the night of December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 151km south-east of Giresun at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Giresun since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Giresun?
In the past 10 years, 232 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Giresun. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
