Latest earthquakes near Şanlıurfa, Türkiye today
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Recent Şanlıurfa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Şanlıurfa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Şanlıurfa and elsewhere.
May 20, 2026 09:00AM
On Wednesday Morning a Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck near Malatya in Türkiye.
Şanlıurfa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1051 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 105 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 726 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 | 981 | 93.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 62 | 5.9% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.57% |
| 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.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 240 kilometers (149 mi) west of Siverek. It is the strongest earthquake near Şanlıurfa in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
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.
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 afternoon of May 29, 2026 at 17:54 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 74km northwest of Siverek at a depth of 9km 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 December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 240km north of Siverek at a depth of 20km 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, 1051 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Şanlıurfa. This averages to 105 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
