Latest earthquakes near Derince, Kocaeli today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Derince, Kocaeli, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Derince? If an earthquake is happening right now near Derince, it will show up within minutes.
Derince Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Derince, Kocaeli in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Derince roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Derince in 2020. A total of 39 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Derince 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 Derince in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Derince 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 | 162 | 93.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 5.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Derince
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Derince occurred on Nov 23, 2022 04:08 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 99 kilometers (62 mi) east of Derince, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Derince in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Feb 1, 1944 06:22, 269 kilometers (167 mi) east of Derince. It is the strongest earthquake near Derince 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 Derince, Kocaeli 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 Derince.
Nearest earthquakes from Derince
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Derince, Kocaeli. 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 Derince.
When was the last earthquake in Derince, Kocaeli?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Derince on the night of December 22, 2024 at 03:34 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 294km south-southeast of Derince at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Derince, Kocaeli in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Derince, Kocaeli?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Derince on the morning of February 1, 1944 at 06:22 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 269km east of Derince at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Derince since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Derince, Kocaeli?
In the past 10 years, 173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Derince. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
