Latest earthquakes near Şanlıurfa, Türkiye today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Şanlıurfa, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Şanlıurfa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Şanlıurfa, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 hours ago (Mar 26 09:54 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 295 km ENE from Siverek |
| 20 hours ago (Mar 26 04:23 Istanbul) |
M 2.9 | 155 km SE from Viranşehir |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 26 01:51 Istanbul) |
M 2.7 | 230 km WNW from Şanlıurfa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 22:20 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 146 km NW from Şanlıurfa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 21:07 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 265 km WSW from Şanlıurfa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 16:47 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 178 km NNE from Siverek |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 10:40 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 75 km NW from Siverek |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 10:17 Istanbul) |
M 2.8 | 238 km NW from Şanlıurfa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 07:44 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 133 km NW from Şanlıurfa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 01:39 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 201 km WNW from Şanlıurfa |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 00:18 Istanbul) |
M 3.6 | 98 km S from Şanlıurfa |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 21:54 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 147 km NNW from Şanlıurfa |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 19:54 Istanbul) |
M 2.7 | 132 km NNW from Şanlıurfa |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 19:17 Istanbul) |
M 3.3 | 226 km W from Şanlıurfa |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 17:41 Istanbul) |
M 2.3 | 167 km W from Şanlıurfa |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 07:28 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 155 km WNW from Şanlıurfa |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:38 Istanbul) |
M 2.3 | 290 km WNW from Şanlıurfa |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 01:13 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 217 km NW from Şanlıurfa |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 01:08 Istanbul) |
M 2.5 | 290 km WNW from Şanlıurfa |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 00:58 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 283 km NE from Siverek |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 00:52 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 71 km NNW from Siverek |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 14:33 Istanbul) |
M 2.5 | 282 km NE from Siverek |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 12:59 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 287 km ENE from Viranşehir |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 09:53 Istanbul) |
M 2.5 | 81 km N from Siverek |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 07:20 Istanbul) |
M 3.2 | 112 km NW from Şanlıurfa |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Şanlıurfa
Şanlıurfa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1027 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Şanlıurfa, Türkiye in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 102 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Şanlıurfa roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Şanlıurfa in 2023. A total of 727 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Şanlıurfa 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 Şanlıurfa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Şanlıurfa 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 | 957 | 93.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 62 | 6.04% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.19% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Şanlıurfa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Şanlıurfa occurred on Feb 6, 2023 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 158 kilometers (98 mi) west of Şanlıurfa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Şanlıurfa in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Şanlıurfa, Türkiye 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 Şanlıurfa.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2023 04:17 (Istanbul) |
M 7.8 | 158 km W from Şanlıurfa |
| Feb 6, 2023 13:24 (Istanbul) |
M 7.5 | 169 km WNW from Şanlıurfa |
| Jan 24, 2020 20:55 (Istanbul) |
M 6.7 | 78 km NNW from Siverek |
| Feb 6, 2023 04:28 (Istanbul) |
M 6.7 | 168 km W from Şanlıurfa |
| Feb 20, 2023 20:04 (Istanbul) |
M 6.3 | 271 km WSW from Şanlıurfa |
| Oct 16, 2024 10:46 (Istanbul) |
M 6.0 | 76 km NW from Siverek |
| Feb 6, 2023 13:26 (Istanbul) |
M 6.0 | 114 km NNW from Şanlıurfa |
| Feb 6, 2023 15:02 (Istanbul) |
M 6.0 | 224 km WNW from Şanlıurfa |
| Jun 14, 2020 17:24 (Istanbul) |
M 5.9 | 221 km NNE from Siverek |
| Feb 6, 2023 13:35 (Istanbul) |
M 5.8 | 129 km NW from Şanlıurfa |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Şanlıurfa
Earthquakes by city in Şanlıurfa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Şanlıurfa, Türkiye.
Use this regional Şanlıurfa earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Suruç, Birecik, Akçakale, Ceylanpınar, Bozova and Hilvan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Şanlıurfa.
When was the last earthquake in Şanlıurfa, Türkiye?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Şanlıurfa on the morning of March 26, 2025 at 09:54 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 295km east-northeast of Siverek at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Şanlıurfa, Türkiye in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Şanlıurfa, Türkiye?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Şanlıurfa on the night of February 6, 2023 at 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 158km west of Şanlıurfa at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Şanlıurfa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Şanlıurfa, Türkiye?
In the past 10 years, 1027 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Şanlıurfa. This averages to 103 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
