Latest earthquakes near Kars today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kars, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kars? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kars (also known as Կարս), it will show up within minutes.
Kars Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 306 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kars 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 Kars roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kars in 2020. A total of 65 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kars that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kars in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kars 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 | 286 | 93.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 6.21% |
| 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 Kars
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kars occurred on Feb 23, 2020 19:00 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 259 kilometers (161 mi) south-southeast of Kars, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kars in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 14:22, 183 kilometers (114 mi) south-southeast of Kars. It is the strongest earthquake near Kars 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 Kars 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 Kars.
Nearest earthquakes from Kars
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kars. 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 Kars.
When was the last earthquake in Kars?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kars on the afternoon of February 18, 2026 at 15:42 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 171km south-southwest of Kars at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kars in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kars?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kars on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 14:22 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 183km south-southeast of Kars at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kars since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kars?
In the past 10 years, 306 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kars. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
