Latest earthquakes near Kastamonu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kastamonu, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kastamonu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kastamonu, it will show up within minutes.
Kastamonu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 82 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kastamonu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kastamonu in 2024. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kastamonu that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kastamonu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kastamonu 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 | 77 | 93.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 4.88% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.22% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kastamonu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kastamonu occurred on Nov 23, 2022 04:08 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 242 kilometers (150 mi) west-southwest of Kastamonu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kastamonu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Feb 1, 1944 06:22, 103 kilometers (64 mi) west-southwest of Kastamonu. It is the strongest earthquake near Kastamonu 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 Kastamonu 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 Kastamonu.
Nearest earthquakes from Kastamonu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kastamonu. 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 Kastamonu.
When was the last earthquake in Kastamonu?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kastamonu on the morning of September 5, 2026 at 11:38 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 179km south of Kastamonu at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kastamonu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kastamonu?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kastamonu on the morning of February 1, 1944 at 06:22 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 103km southwest of Kastamonu at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kastamonu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kastamonu?
In the past 10 years, 82 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kastamonu. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 45 days.
