Latest earthquakes near İskenderun, Hatay today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near İskenderun, Hatay, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in İskenderun? If an earthquake is happening right now near İskenderun (also known as Αλεξανδρέττα), it will show up within minutes.
Recent İskenderun Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near İskenderun. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near İskenderun and elsewhere.
Oct 16, 2024 10:46AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Malatya in Türkiye.
İskenderun Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 877 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of İskenderun, Hatay 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 İskenderun roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near İskenderun in 2023. A total of 708 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of İskenderun 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 İskenderun in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near İskenderun 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 | 818 | 93.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 53 | 6.04% |
| 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 İskenderun
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near İskenderun 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 İskenderun in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near İskenderun, 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 İskenderun.
Nearest earthquakes from İskenderun
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to İskenderun, 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 İskenderun.
When was the last earthquake in İskenderun, Hatay?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near İskenderun on the evening of December 26, 2024 at 18:33 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 259km north-northeast of İskenderun at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near İskenderun, Hatay in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near İskenderun, Hatay?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near İskenderun 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 İskenderun since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near İskenderun, Hatay?
In the past 10 years, 877 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from İskenderun. This averages to 88 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
