Latest earthquakes near Ordu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ordu, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ordu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ordu, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ordu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ordu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ordu and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2024 06:11PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Turhal in Türkiye.
Ordu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 145 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ordu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ordu roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ordu in 2023. A total of 41 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ordu that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ordu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ordu 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 | 136 | 93.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 6.21% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ordu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ordu occurred on Jun 14, 2020 17:24 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) south-east of Ordu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ordu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 186 kilometers (116 mi) south-east of Ordu. It is the strongest earthquake near Ordu 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 Ordu 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 Ordu.
Nearest earthquakes from Ordu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ordu. 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 Ordu.
When was the last earthquake in Ordu?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ordu on the night of May 18, 2024 at 05:25 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 154km south-southeast of Ordu at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ordu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ordu?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ordu on the night of December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 186km south-east of Ordu at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ordu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ordu?
In the past 10 years, 145 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ordu. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
