Latest earthquakes near Iğdır today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Iğdır, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Iğdır? If an earthquake is happening right now near Iğdır (also known as Ցոլակերտ), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Iğdır Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Iğdır. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Iğdır and elsewhere.
Apr 4, 2026 08:52AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning near Van in Türkiye.
Iğdır Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 303 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Iğdır in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Iğdır roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Iğdır in 2020. A total of 60 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Iğdır that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Iğdır in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Iğdır 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 | 280 | 92.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 7.26% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.33% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Iğdır
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Iğdır occurred on Feb 23, 2020 19:00 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 161 kilometers (100 mi) south of Iğdır, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Iğdır in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 14:22, 89 kilometers (55 mi) south of Iğdır. It is the strongest earthquake near Iğdır in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Iğdır 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 Iğdır.
Nearest earthquakes from Iğdır
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Iğdır. 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 Iğdır.
When was the last earthquake in Iğdır?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Iğdır on the night of April 14, 2026 at 00:18 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 155km southwest of Iğdır at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Iğdır in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Iğdır?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Iğdır on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 14:22 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 89km south of Iğdır at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Iğdır since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Iğdır?
In the past 10 years, 303 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iğdır. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
