Latest earthquakes near Siverek, Şanlıurfa today
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Recent Siverek Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Siverek. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Siverek and elsewhere.
Oct 16, 2024 10:46AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Malatya in Türkiye.
Siverek Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 917 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Siverek, Şanlıurfa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 91 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Siverek roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Siverek in 2023. A total of 653 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Siverek 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 Siverek in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Siverek 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 | 853 | 93.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 57 | 6.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.22% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Siverek
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Siverek occurred on Feb 6, 2023 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 211 kilometers (131 mi) west-southwest of Siverek, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Siverek 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-southwest of Siverek. It is the strongest earthquake near Siverek 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 Siverek, Şanlıurfa 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 Siverek.
Nearest earthquakes from Siverek
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Siverek, Şanlıurfa. 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 Siverek.
When was the last earthquake in Siverek, Şanlıurfa?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Siverek on the afternoon of November 21, 2024 at 13:51 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 251km north-east of Siverek at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Siverek, Şanlıurfa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Siverek, Şanlıurfa?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Siverek 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 Siverek since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Siverek, Şanlıurfa?
In the past 10 years, 917 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Siverek. This averages to 92 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
