Latest earthquakes near Antakya, Hatay today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Antakya, Hatay, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Antakya? If an earthquake is happening right now near Antakya (also known as Αντιόχεια), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Antakya Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Antakya. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Antakya and elsewhere.
Oct 16, 2024 10:46AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Malatya in Türkiye.
Antakya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 785 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Antakya, Hatay in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 78 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Antakya roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Antakya in 2023. A total of 666 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Antakya 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 Antakya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Antakya 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 | 732 | 93.25% |
| Mag. 5 | 47 | 5.99% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.25% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Antakya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Antakya occurred on Feb 6, 2023 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 137 kilometers (85 mi) north-northeast of Antakya, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Antakya in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Antakya, Hatay 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 Antakya.
Nearest earthquakes from Antakya
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Antakya, Hatay. 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 Antakya.
When was the last earthquake in Antakya, Hatay?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Antakya on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 13:45 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 223km north-northeast of Antakya at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Antakya, Hatay in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Antakya, Hatay?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Antakya on the night of February 6, 2023 at 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 137km north-northeast of Antakya at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Antakya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Antakya, Hatay?
In the past 10 years, 785 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Antakya. This averages to 79 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
