Latest earthquakes near Niğde today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Niğde, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Niğde? If an earthquake is happening right now near Niğde, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Niğde Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Niğde. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Niğde and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2024 06:11PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Turhal in Türkiye.
Niğde Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 696 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Niğde in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 69 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Niğde roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Niğde in 2023. A total of 582 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Niğde 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 Niğde in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Niğde 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 | 652 | 93.68% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 5.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Niğde
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Niğde occurred on Feb 6, 2023 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 222 kilometers (138 mi) east-southeast of Niğde, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Niğde in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Niğde 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 Niğde.
Nearest earthquakes from Niğde
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Niğde. 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 Niğde.
When was the last earthquake in Niğde?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Niğde on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 07:41 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 281km north-northeast of Niğde at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Niğde in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Niğde?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Niğde on the night of February 6, 2023 at 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 222km east-southeast of Niğde at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Niğde since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Niğde?
In the past 10 years, 696 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Niğde. This averages to 70 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
