Latest earthquakes near Mersin 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 (also known as Μερσίνη), 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.
Apr 18, 2024 06:11PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Turhal in Türkiye.
Mersin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 630 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mersin in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 63 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 518 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 | 590 | 93.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 34 | 5.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.63% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 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 216 kilometers (134 mi) east-northeast of Mersin, 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 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Mersin
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mersin. 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 Mersin.
When was the last earthquake in Mersin?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mersin on the morning of May 17, 2024 at 09:33 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 299km north-east of Mersin at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mersin in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mersin?
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 216km east-northeast of Mersin 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?
In the past 10 years, 630 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mersin. This averages to 63 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
