Latest earthquakes near Samsun today

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List of latest earthquakes near Samsun.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 19, 2024 21:16
(Istanbul)
M 2.3 276 km SE
from Samsun
Dec 19, 2024 20:58
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 277 km SE
from Samsun
Dec 19, 2024 20:40
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 276 km SE
from Samsun
Dec 19, 2024 20:35
(Istanbul)
M 2.3 279 km SE
from Samsun
Dec 17, 2024 03:21
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 239 km W
from Samsun
Dec 11, 2024 06:15
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 271 km SSW
from Samsun
Dec 9, 2024 19:47
(Istanbul)
M 3.0 141 km WSW
from Samsun
Dec 9, 2024 07:16
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 277 km SE
from Samsun
Dec 6, 2024 11:51
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 195 km NW
from Samsun
Dec 3, 2024 17:46
(Istanbul)
M 2.3 297 km WSW
from Samsun
Dec 2, 2024 23:24
(Istanbul)
M 2.6 276 km SE
from Samsun
Dec 2, 2024 15:14
(Istanbul)
M 2.5 173 km SSE
from Samsun
Dec 1, 2024 03:36
(Istanbul)
M 2.3 296 km WSW
from Samsun
Dec 1, 2024 03:06
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 298 km WSW
from Samsun
Nov 30, 2024 08:15
(Istanbul)
M 2.5 198 km WSW
from Samsun
Nov 27, 2024 04:25
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 137 km SSW
from Samsun
Nov 27, 2024 01:22
(Istanbul)
M 2.8 138 km SSW
from Samsun
Nov 26, 2024 16:59
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 279 km SW
from Samsun
Nov 26, 2024 16:17
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 89 km SSE
from Samsun
Nov 25, 2024 22:17
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 159 km W
from Samsun
Nov 24, 2024 13:01
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 268 km SE
from Samsun
Nov 22, 2024 08:09
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 112 km SSW
from Samsun
Nov 22, 2024 00:34
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 233 km W
from Samsun
Nov 21, 2024 01:41
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 159 km W
from Samsun
Nov 21, 2024 01:40
(Istanbul)
M 3.0 159 km W
from Samsun

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Samsun

Recent Samsun Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Samsun. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Samsun and elsewhere.

Samsun Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
8 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.3
Dec 19, 2024 21:16

Average

A total of 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Samsun in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Samsun in 2024. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Samsun that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Samsun with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Samsun in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Samsun 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Samsun (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 85 96.59%
Mag. 5 3 3.41%
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 Samsun

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.6
On Apr 18, 2024 18:11.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.6
On Feb 1, 1944 06:22.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Samsun occurred on Apr 18, 2024 18:11 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 147 kilometers (91 mi) south-southwest of Samsun, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Samsun in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Feb 1, 1944 06:22, 289 kilometers (180 mi) south-southwest of Samsun. It is the strongest earthquake near Samsun 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 Samsun 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 Samsun.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Samsun.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 18, 2024 18:11
(Istanbul)
M 5.6 147 km SSW
from Samsun
Oct 9, 2015 17:39
(Istanbul)
M 5.1 73 km SSE
from Samsun
Jan 10, 2016 19:40
(Istanbul)
M 5.0 255 km SW
from Samsun
Jan 18, 2022 02:28
(Istanbul)
M 4.9 251 km S
from Samsun
Oct 9, 2015 17:39
(Istanbul)
M 4.9 73 km SSE
from Samsun
Nov 29, 2015 02:28
(Istanbul)
M 4.9 298 km SSE
from Samsun
Dec 27, 2023 16:04
(Istanbul)
M 4.9 218 km W
from Samsun
Feb 12, 2019 20:14
(Istanbul)
M 4.8 294 km WSW
from Samsun
Mar 10, 2023 05:28
(Istanbul)
M 4.8 299 km SSW
from Samsun
Sep 14, 2019 09:03
(Istanbul)
M 4.7 285 km WSW
from Samsun

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Nearest earthquakes from Samsun

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Samsun. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Samsun.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Mar 11, 2024 03:10
(Istanbul)
M 4.3 27 km N
from Samsun
Oct 9, 2015 17:39
(Istanbul)
M 5.1 73 km SSE
from Samsun
Oct 9, 2015 19:11
(Istanbul)
M 4.0 72 km SSE
from Samsun
Oct 9, 2015 17:39
(Istanbul)
M 4.9 73 km SSE
from Samsun
Nov 20, 2021 10:02
(Istanbul)
M 4.2 81 km SSE
from Samsun
Apr 10, 2020 00:23
(Istanbul)
M 4.2 87 km ESE
from Samsun
Sep 26, 2023 04:18
(Istanbul)
M 4.3 88 km SSE
from Samsun
Apr 21, 2024 15:03
(Istanbul)
M 4.1 89 km S
from Samsun
May 18, 2018 07:35
(Istanbul)
M 4.1 93 km SW
from Samsun
Sep 21, 2021 19:09
(Istanbul)
M 4.3 93 km SE
from Samsun

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Samsun

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Samsun.

When was the last earthquake in Samsun?

A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Samsun on the evening of December 19, 2024 at 21:16 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 276km south-east of Samsun at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Samsun in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Samsun?

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Samsun on the morning of February 1, 1944 at 06:22 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 289km west-southwest of Samsun at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Samsun since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Samsun?

In the past 10 years, 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Samsun. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.