Latest earthquakes near Gümüşhane today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gümüşhane, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gümüşhane? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gümüşhane, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Gümüşhane Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gümüşhane. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gümüşhane and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2024 06:11PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Turhal in Türkiye.
Gümüşhane Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 394 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gümüşhane in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 39 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gümüşhane roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gümüşhane in 2023. A total of 193 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gümüşhane that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gümüşhane in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Gümüşhane 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 | 365 | 92.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 6.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gümüşhane
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gümüşhane occurred on Jan 24, 2020 20:55 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 228 kilometers (142 mi) south of Gümüşhane, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gümüşhane in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 62 kilometers (39 mi) south of Gümüşhane. It is the strongest earthquake near Gümüşhane 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 Gümüşhane 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 Gümüşhane.
Nearest earthquakes from Gümüşhane
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gümüşhane. 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 Gümüşhane.
When was the last earthquake in Gümüşhane?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Gümüşhane on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 11:27 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 293km west of Gümüşhane at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gümüşhane in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gümüşhane?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Gümüşhane on the night of December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 62km south of Gümüşhane at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gümüşhane since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gümüşhane?
In the past 10 years, 394 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gümüşhane. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
