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List of latest earthquakes near Şanlıurfa.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 5, 2023 23:28
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 232 km WNW
from Şanlıurfa
Dec 5, 2023 23:23
(Istanbul)
M 2.5 121 km NNE
from Siverek
Dec 5, 2023 21:27
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 127 km NNW
from Şanlıurfa
Dec 5, 2023 18:48
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 176 km NW
from Şanlıurfa
Dec 5, 2023 18:19
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 81 km WNW
from Siverek
Dec 5, 2023 17:00
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 191 km NW
from Şanlıurfa
Dec 5, 2023 13:50
(Istanbul)
M 2.3 132 km NNW
from Şanlıurfa
Dec 5, 2023 13:16
(Istanbul)
M 2.3 217 km NW
from Şanlıurfa
Dec 5, 2023 10:33
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 220 km WNW
from Şanlıurfa
Dec 5, 2023 09:32
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 186 km W
from Şanlıurfa
Dec 5, 2023 09:29
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 226 km WNW
from Şanlıurfa
Dec 4, 2023 22:49
(Istanbul)
M 2.5 168 km NW
from Şanlıurfa
Dec 4, 2023 21:34
(Istanbul)
M 2.5 133 km NNW
from Şanlıurfa
Dec 4, 2023 17:38
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 78 km NW
from Siverek
Dec 4, 2023 14:38
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 194 km NW
from Şanlıurfa
Dec 4, 2023 14:26
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 196 km NW
from Şanlıurfa
Dec 4, 2023 14:20
(Istanbul)
M 3.5 196 km NW
from Şanlıurfa
Dec 4, 2023 13:21
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 220 km NW
from Şanlıurfa
Dec 4, 2023 12:31
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 170 km NW
from Şanlıurfa
Dec 4, 2023 09:52
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 246 km WNW
from Şanlıurfa
Dec 4, 2023 08:10
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 240 km NNE
from Siverek
Dec 4, 2023 06:28
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 191 km WNW
from Şanlıurfa
Dec 4, 2023 04:38
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 180 km NW
from Şanlıurfa
Dec 4, 2023 00:07
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 253 km WNW
from Şanlıurfa
Dec 3, 2023 22:25
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 155 km WNW
from Şanlıurfa

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Şanlıurfa

Recent Şanlıurfa Earthquake News

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Şanlıurfa Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
96 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Dec 5, 2023 23:28

Average

A total of 960 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 96 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 714 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Şanlıurfa that year. The strongest had a 7.8 magnitude.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Şanlıurfa (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 895 93.23%
Mag. 5 58 6.04%
Mag. 6 5 0.52%
Mag. 7 2 0.21%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Şanlıurfa

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.8
On Feb 6, 2023 04:17.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.8
On Dec 27, 1939 01:57.

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 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
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
Feb 6, 2023 04:26
(Istanbul)
M 5.7 159 km W
from Şanlıurfa

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Şanlıurfa

Earthquakes by city in Şanlıurfa

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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 magnitude earthquake hit near Şanlıurfa on the evening of December 5, 2023 at 23:28 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 232km west-northwest of Şanlıurfa at a depth of 8km 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, 960 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Şanlıurfa. This averages to 96 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.