Latest earthquakes near Mardin, Türkiye today
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Recent Mardin Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mardin. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mardin and elsewhere.
Oct 16, 2024 10:46AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Malatya in Türkiye.
Mardin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 543 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mardin, Türkiye in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 54 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mardin roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mardin in 2023. A total of 308 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mardin that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mardin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mardin 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 | 505 | 93.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 35 | 6.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mardin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mardin occurred on Jan 24, 2020 20:55 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 192 kilometers (119 mi) north-west of Kızıltepe, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mardin in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Dec 4, 1905 09:02, 201 kilometers (125 mi) north-west of Kızıltepe. It is the strongest earthquake near Mardin 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 Mardin, Türkiye 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 Mardin.
Earthquakes by city in Mardin
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Mardin, Türkiye.
Use this regional Mardin earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Nusaybin, Midyat, Mardin, Yeşilli and Dargeçit.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mardin.
When was the last earthquake in Mardin, Türkiye?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mardin on the morning of November 23, 2024 at 07:28 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 276km west-northwest of Kızıltepe at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mardin, Türkiye in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mardin, Türkiye?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mardin on the morning of December 4, 1905 at 09:02 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 201km west-northwest of Kızıltepe at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mardin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mardin, Türkiye?
In the past 10 years, 543 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mardin. This averages to 54 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
