Latest earthquakes near Mersin, Türkiye today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mersin, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mersin? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mersin, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Mersin Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mersin. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mersin and elsewhere.
Oct 16, 2024 10:46AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Malatya in Türkiye.
Mersin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 707 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mersin, Türkiye in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 70 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mersin roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mersin in 2023. A total of 570 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mersin that year. The strongest had a 7.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mersin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Mersin 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 | 662 | 93.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 39 | 5.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mersin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mersin occurred on Feb 6, 2023 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 191 kilometers (119 mi) east of Tarsus, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mersin in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mersin, 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 Mersin.
Earthquakes by city in Mersin
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Mersin, Türkiye.
Use this regional Mersin earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Silifke, Anamur, Mut, Erdemli and Bozyazı.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mersin.
When was the last earthquake in Mersin, Türkiye?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mersin on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 13:45 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 243km north-east of Mersin at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mersin, Türkiye in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mersin, Türkiye?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mersin on the night of February 6, 2023 at 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 191km east of Tarsus at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mersin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mersin, Türkiye?
In the past 10 years, 707 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mersin. This averages to 71 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
