Latest earthquakes near Muğla, Türkiye today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Muğla, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Muğla? If an earthquake is happening right now near Muğla (also known as Επαρχία Μούγλων), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Muğla Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Muğla. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Muğla and elsewhere.
Dec 22, 2024 10:09PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Mediterranean Sea 132km from Irákleion (Greece).
Muğla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 818 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Muğla, Türkiye in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 81 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Muğla roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Muğla in 2020. A total of 179 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Muğla that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Muğla in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Muğla 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 | 754 | 92.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 60 | 7.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Muğla
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Muğla occurred on Oct 30, 2020 14:51 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 250 kilometers (155 mi) west-northwest of Fethiye, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Muğla in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 9, 1956 05:11, 283 kilometers (176 mi) west-northwest of Fethiye. It is the strongest earthquake near Muğla in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Muğla, 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 Muğla.
Earthquakes by city in Muğla
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Muğla, Türkiye.
Use this regional Muğla earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Muğla, Milas, Bodrum, Marmaris, Ortaca, Dalaman, Yatağan, Turgutreis and Sarigerme.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Muğla.
When was the last earthquake in Muğla, Türkiye?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Muğla on the afternoon of December 25, 2024 at 16:28 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 153km west-southwest of Fethiye at a depth of 10km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Muğla, Türkiye in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Muğla, Türkiye?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Muğla on the night of July 9, 1956 at 05:11 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 283km west of Fethiye at a depth of 20km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Muğla since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Muğla, Türkiye?
In the past 10 years, 818 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Muğla. This averages to 82 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
