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.
Recent Tarsus Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tarsus. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tarsus and elsewhere.
Sep 24, 2026 10:40AM
On Thursday Morning a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck near Şanlıurfa in Türkiye.
Tarsus Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 714 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 71 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 | 669 | 93.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 5.6% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.42% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tarsus.
When was the last earthquake in Tarsus, Mersin?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tarsus on the afternoon of September 28, 2026 at 12:29 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 126km north-east of Tarsus at a depth of 11km 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, 714 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tarsus. This averages to 71 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
