Latest earthquakes near Kırıkkale today
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Recent Kırıkkale Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kırıkkale. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kırıkkale and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2024 06:11PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Turhal in Türkiye.
Kırıkkale Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kırıkkale in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kırıkkale in 2023. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kırıkkale that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kırıkkale in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kırıkkale 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 | 101 | 91.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 7.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.91% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kırıkkale
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kırıkkale occurred on Nov 23, 2022 04:08 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) west-northwest of Kırıkkale, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kırıkkale in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Feb 1, 1944 06:22, 100 kilometers (62 mi) west-northwest of Kırıkkale. It is the strongest earthquake near Kırıkkale in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kırıkkale 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 Kırıkkale.
Nearest earthquakes from Kırıkkale
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kırıkkale. 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 Kırıkkale.
When was the last earthquake in Kırıkkale?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kırıkkale on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 07:41 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 183km east-northeast of Kırıkkale at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kırıkkale in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kırıkkale?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kırıkkale on the morning of February 1, 1944 at 06:22 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 100km north-northwest of Kırıkkale at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kırıkkale since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kırıkkale?
In the past 10 years, 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kırıkkale. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
