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.
Nov 11, 2023 12:05PM
M4.2 Earthquake hit in the Mediterranean Sea near Alanya (Türkiye) on Saturday Afternoon.
Sep 4, 2023 08:26AM
On Monday Morning a Shallow M4.8 Earthquake struck in the Aegean Sea near İzmir (Türkiye).
Aug 10, 2023 04:16PM
On Thursday Afternoon an M4.8 Earthquake struck in the Mediterranean Sea 139km from Antalya (Türkiye).
Apr 26, 2023 11:00PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the Aegean Sea 162km from Irákleion (Greece).
Muğla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 844 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 84 earthquakes per year, or 7 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 | 777 | 92.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 63 | 7.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.36% |
| 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 123 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.
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Muğla on the night of December 2, 2023 at 03:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 45km northwest of Fethiye at a depth of 4km under land. 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, 844 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Muğla. This averages to 84 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
