Latest earthquakes near Kırşehir today
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Recent Kırşehir Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kırşehir. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kırşehir and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2024 06:11PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Turhal in Türkiye.
Kırşehir Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 355 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kırşehir in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 35 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kırşehir roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kırşehir in 2023. A total of 253 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kırşehir that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kırşehir in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kırşehir 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 | 331 | 93.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 6.2% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kırşehir
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kırşehir occurred on Feb 6, 2023 13:24 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) east-southeast of Kırşehir, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kırşehir in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Feb 1, 1944 06:22, 196 kilometers (122 mi) east-southeast of Kırşehir. It is the strongest earthquake near Kırşehir 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 Kırşehir 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 Kırşehir.
Nearest earthquakes from Kırşehir
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kırşehir. 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 Kırşehir.
When was the last earthquake in Kırşehir?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kırşehir on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 07:41 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 183km north-east of Kırşehir at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kırşehir in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kırşehir?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kırşehir on the morning of February 1, 1944 at 06:22 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 196km north-northwest of Kırşehir at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kırşehir since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kırşehir?
In the past 10 years, 355 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kırşehir. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
