Latest earthquakes near Kilis today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kilis, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kilis? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kilis, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kilis Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kilis. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kilis and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2024 06:11PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Turhal in Türkiye.
Kilis Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 892 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kilis in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 89 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kilis roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kilis in 2023. A total of 716 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kilis 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 Kilis in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kilis 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 | 833 | 93.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 52 | 5.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.22% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kilis
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kilis occurred on Feb 6, 2023 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 57 kilometers (35 mi) north of Kilis, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kilis in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kilis 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 Kilis.
Nearest earthquakes from Kilis
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kilis. 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 Kilis.
When was the last earthquake in Kilis?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kilis on the afternoon of May 17, 2024 at 16:07 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 191km north of Kilis at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kilis in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kilis?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kilis on the night of February 6, 2023 at 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 57km north of Kilis at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kilis since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kilis?
In the past 10 years, 892 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kilis. This averages to 89 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
