Latest earthquakes near Muş today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Muş, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Muş? If an earthquake is happening right now near Muş, it will show up within minutes.
Muş Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 498 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Muş in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 49 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Muş roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Muş in 2023. A total of 185 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Muş that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Muş in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Muş 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 | 462 | 92.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 34 | 6.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Muş
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Muş occurred on Jan 24, 2020 20:55 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 213 kilometers (132 mi) west of Muş, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Muş in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 209 kilometers (130 mi) west of Muş. It is the strongest earthquake near Muş 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 Muş 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 Muş.
Nearest earthquakes from Muş
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Muş. 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 Muş.
When was the last earthquake in Muş?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Muş on the afternoon of October 9, 2024 at 13:45 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 130km north of Muş at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Muş in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Muş?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Muş on the night of December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 209km northwest of Muş at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Muş since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Muş?
In the past 10 years, 498 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Muş. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
