Latest earthquakes near Tarsus, Mersin today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tarsus, Mersin, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tarsus? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tarsus (also known as Ταρσός), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 13 hours ago (Mar 30 05:03 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 260 km NE from Tarsus |
| 19 hours ago (Mar 29 23:30 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 284 km NE from Tarsus |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 15:43 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 131 km ESE from Tarsus |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 06:09 Istanbul) |
M 2.3 | 278 km NE from Tarsus |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 21:03 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 124 km SE from Tarsus |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 01:32 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 252 km ENE from Tarsus |
| 2 days ago (Mar 27 21:43 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 192 km NE from Tarsus |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 09:50 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 222 km WSW from Tarsus |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 06:32 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 222 km NE from Tarsus |
| 3 days ago (Mar 26 23:19 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 135 km ESE from Tarsus |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 01:51 Istanbul) |
M 2.7 | 180 km NE from Tarsus |
| 4 days ago (Mar 25 22:20 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 265 km ENE from Tarsus |
| 4 days ago (Mar 25 21:07 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 168 km SE from Tarsus |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 07:44 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 294 km ENE from Tarsus |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 01:39 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 221 km NE from Tarsus |
| 5 days ago (Mar 24 19:17 Istanbul) |
M 3.3 | 130 km ENE from Tarsus |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 18:32 Istanbul) |
M 3.0 | 112 km N from Tarsus |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 17:41 Istanbul) |
M 2.3 | 187 km ENE from Tarsus |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 15:00 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 284 km SW from Tarsus |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 09:04 Istanbul) |
M 3.2 | 288 km SW from Tarsus |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 07:28 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 206 km ENE from Tarsus |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 02:38 Istanbul) |
M 2.3 | 110 km NNE from Tarsus |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 01:13 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 253 km NE from Tarsus |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 01:08 Istanbul) |
M 2.5 | 113 km NNE from Tarsus |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 12:25 Istanbul) |
M 2.5 | 253 km SSW from Tarsus |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Tarsus
Tarsus Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 690 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tarsus, Mersin in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 69 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tarsus roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tarsus in 2023. A total of 570 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tarsus 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 Tarsus in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tarsus 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 | 645 | 93.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 5.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tarsus
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tarsus 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 Tarsus in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tarsus, 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 Tarsus.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2023 04:17 (Istanbul) |
M 7.8 | 191 km E from Tarsus |
| Feb 6, 2023 13:24 (Istanbul) |
M 7.5 | 237 km ENE from Tarsus |
| Feb 6, 2023 04:28 (Istanbul) |
M 6.7 | 180 km E from Tarsus |
| Feb 20, 2023 20:04 (Istanbul) |
M 6.3 | 132 km SE from Tarsus |
| Feb 6, 2023 15:02 (Istanbul) |
M 6.0 | 191 km NE from Tarsus |
| Feb 6, 2023 13:35 (Istanbul) |
M 5.8 | 285 km ENE 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 | 159 km E from Tarsus |
| Feb 20, 2023 20:07 (Istanbul) |
M 5.5 | 126 km SE from Tarsus |
| Jul 25, 2023 08:44 (Istanbul) |
M 5.5 | 119 km NE from Tarsus |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Tarsus
Nearest earthquakes from Tarsus
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tarsus, Mersin. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2020 04:37 (Istanbul) |
M 4.2 | 37 km WNW from Tarsus |
| Jul 30, 2015 01:00 (Istanbul) |
M 4.9 | 40 km SSE from Tarsus |
| Apr 1, 2022 08:34 (Istanbul) |
M 4.2 | 58 km NNE from Tarsus |
| Mar 11, 2023 22:35 (Istanbul) |
M 4.3 | 75 km E from Tarsus |
| Feb 27, 2023 09:29 (Istanbul) |
M 4.4 | 79 km ESE from Tarsus |
| Feb 2, 2019 15:20 (Istanbul) |
M 4.5 | 84 km ENE from Tarsus |
| Mar 16, 2023 22:59 (Istanbul) |
M 4.3 | 87 km SSW from Tarsus |
| Sep 19, 2020 12:30 (Istanbul) |
M 4.4 | 86 km E from Tarsus |
| Apr 1, 2016 00:33 (Istanbul) |
M 4.3 | 89 km E from Tarsus |
| Aug 16, 2023 17:37 (Istanbul) |
M 4.7 | 93 km NNE from Tarsus |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Tarsus
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tarsus.
When was the last earthquake in Tarsus, Mersin?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tarsus on the night of March 30, 2025 at 05:03 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 260km north-east of Tarsus at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tarsus, Mersin in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tarsus, Mersin?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tarsus 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 Tarsus since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tarsus, Mersin?
In the past 10 years, 690 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tarsus. This averages to 69 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
