Latest earthquakes near Samsun today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Samsun, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Samsun? If an earthquake is happening right now near Samsun, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Apr 18, 2024 06:11PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Turhal in Türkiye.
Samsun Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 83 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 2023. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Samsun that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 80 | 96.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 3.61% |
| 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
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Samsun.
When was the last earthquake in Samsun?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Samsun on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 07:41 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 118km southwest of Samsun at a depth of 9km 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, 83 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Samsun. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 44 days.
