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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 17 hours ago (Mar 26 01:51 Istanbul) |
M 2.7 | 180 km NE from Tarsus |
| 20 hours ago (Mar 25 22:20 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 291 km ENE from Mersin |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 25 21:07 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 179 km SE from Mersin |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 07:44 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 294 km ENE from Tarsus |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 01:39 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 246 km NE from Mersin |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 19:17 Istanbul) |
M 3.3 | 155 km ENE from Mersin |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 18:32 Istanbul) |
M 3.0 | 129 km NNE from Mersin |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 17:41 Istanbul) |
M 2.3 | 187 km ENE from Tarsus |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 15:00 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 261 km SW from Mersin |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 09:04 Istanbul) |
M 3.2 | 265 km SSW from Mersin |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 07:28 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 231 km ENE from Mersin |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:38 Istanbul) |
M 2.3 | 133 km NE from Mersin |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 01:13 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 277 km NE from Mersin |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 01:08 Istanbul) |
M 2.5 | 135 km NE from Mersin |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 12:25 Istanbul) |
M 2.5 | 232 km SSW from Mersin |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:20 Istanbul) |
M 2.3 | 299 km NNW from Tarsus |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 17:57 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 185 km E from Tarsus |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 01:10 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 257 km NE from Mersin |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 00:45 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 201 km NW from Mersin |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 00:24 Istanbul) |
M 2.3 | 201 km NW from Mersin |
| 4 days ago (Mar 21 23:58 Istanbul) |
M 2.5 | 263 km NE from Mersin |
| 5 days ago (Mar 20 20:23 Istanbul) |
M 2.3 | 182 km ENE from Tarsus |
| 5 days ago (Mar 20 19:46 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 291 km SSW from Mersin |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 17:46 Istanbul) |
M 3.0 | 228 km NE from Mersin |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 17:27 Istanbul) |
M 3.2 | 225 km NE from Mersin |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Mersin
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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2023 04:17 (Istanbul) |
M 7.8 | 191 km E from Tarsus |
| Feb 6, 2023 13:24 (Istanbul) |
M 7.5 | 262 km ENE from Mersin |
| Feb 6, 2023 04:28 (Istanbul) |
M 6.7 | 180 km E from Tarsus |
| Jan 11, 2022 04:07 (Istanbul) |
M 6.6 | 300 km SW from Mersin |
| Feb 20, 2023 20:04 (Istanbul) |
M 6.3 | 143 km ESE from Mersin |
| Feb 6, 2023 15:02 (Istanbul) |
M 6.0 | 191 km NE from Tarsus |
| Feb 6, 2023 04:26 (Istanbul) |
M 5.7 | 190 km E from Tarsus |
| Feb 6, 2023 04:36 (Istanbul) |
M 5.6 | 183 km E from Mersin |
| Feb 7, 2023 06:13 (Istanbul) |
M 5.5 | 293 km ENE from Mersin |
| Feb 20, 2023 20:07 (Istanbul) |
M 5.5 | 137 km ESE from Mersin |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Mersin on the night of March 26, 2025 at 01:51 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 180km north-east of Tarsus at a depth of 6km 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.
