Latest earthquakes near Kahramanmaraş today
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Recent Kahramanmaraş Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kahramanmaraş. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kahramanmaraş and elsewhere.
Aug 12, 2024 11:56PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit near Ḩamāh in Syria on Monday Evening.
Kahramanmaraş Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 934 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kahramanmaraş in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 93 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kahramanmaraş roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kahramanmaraş in 2023. A total of 723 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kahramanmaraş 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 Kahramanmaraş in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kahramanmaraş 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 | 870 | 93.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 57 | 6.1% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.54% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.21% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kahramanmaraş
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kahramanmaraş occurred on Feb 6, 2023 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 41 kilometers (25 mi) south-southeast of Kahramanmaraş, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kahramanmaraş in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kahramanmaraş 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 Kahramanmaraş.
Nearest earthquakes from Kahramanmaraş
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kahramanmaraş. 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 Kahramanmaraş.
When was the last earthquake in Kahramanmaraş?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kahramanmaraş on the evening of September 9, 2024 at 22:46 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 147km east-northeast of Kahramanmaraş at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kahramanmaraş in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kahramanmaraş?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kahramanmaraş on the night of February 6, 2023 at 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 41km south-southeast of Kahramanmaraş at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kahramanmaraş since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kahramanmaraş?
In the past 10 years, 934 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kahramanmaraş. This averages to 93 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
