Latest earthquakes near Konya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Konya, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Konya? If an earthquake is happening right now near Konya, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Konya Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Konya. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Konya and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2024 06:11PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Turhal in Türkiye.
Konya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 179 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Konya 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 Konya roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Konya in 2023. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Konya 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 Konya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Konya 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 | 161 | 89.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 9.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Konya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Konya occurred on Jan 11, 2022 04:07 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) south of Konya, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Konya in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Mar 28, 1970 23:02, 288 kilometers (179 mi) south of Konya. It is the strongest earthquake near Konya 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 Konya 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 Konya.
Nearest earthquakes from Konya
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Konya. 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 Konya.
When was the last earthquake in Konya?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Konya on the evening of May 17, 2024 at 18:37 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 261km north-northwest of Konya at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Konya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Konya?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Konya on the evening of March 28, 1970 at 23:02 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 288km west-northwest of Konya at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Konya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Konya?
In the past 10 years, 179 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Konya. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
