Latest earthquakes near Hatay, Türkiye today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hatay, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hatay? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hatay, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hatay Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hatay. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hatay and elsewhere.
Oct 16, 2024 10:46AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Malatya in Türkiye.
Hatay Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 879 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hatay, Türkiye in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 87 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hatay roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hatay in 2023. A total of 709 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hatay 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 Hatay in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Hatay 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 | 820 | 93.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 53 | 6.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hatay
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hatay occurred on Feb 6, 2023 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 103 kilometers (64 mi) north-east of İskenderun, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hatay in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hatay, Türkiye 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 Hatay.
Earthquakes by city in Hatay
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Hatay, Türkiye.
Use this regional Hatay earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kırıkhan, Reyhanlı, Dörtyol, Erzin, Belen, Denizciler and Serinyol.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hatay.
When was the last earthquake in Hatay, Türkiye?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Hatay on the morning of November 23, 2024 at 11:22 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 18km east of İskenderun at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hatay, Türkiye in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hatay, Türkiye?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Hatay on the night of February 6, 2023 at 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 103km north-east of İskenderun at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hatay since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hatay, Türkiye?
In the past 10 years, 879 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hatay. This averages to 88 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
