Latest earthquakes near Fethiye, Muğla today
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Fethiye Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 841 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fethiye, Muğla 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 Fethiye roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fethiye in 2020. A total of 179 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fethiye that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Fethiye in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Fethiye 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 | 774 | 92.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 63 | 7.49% |
| 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 Fethiye
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fethiye 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 Fethiye 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 Fethiye 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 Fethiye, Muğla 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 Fethiye.
Nearest earthquakes from Fethiye
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Fethiye, Muğla. 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 Fethiye.
When was the last earthquake in Fethiye, Muğla?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Fethiye on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 06:11 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 210km southwest of Fethiye at a depth of 8km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Eastern Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fethiye, Muğla in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fethiye, Muğla?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Fethiye 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 Fethiye since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fethiye, Muğla?
In the past 10 years, 841 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fethiye. This averages to 84 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
