Latest earthquakes near Viranşehir, Şanlıurfa today
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Recent Viranşehir Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Viranşehir. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Viranşehir and elsewhere.
Apr 4, 2026 08:52AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning near Van in Türkiye.
Viranşehir Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 799 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Viranşehir, Şanlıurfa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 79 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Viranşehir roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Viranşehir in 2023. A total of 540 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Viranşehir 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 Viranşehir in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Viranşehir 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 | 743 | 92.99% |
| Mag. 5 | 50 | 6.26% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.25% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Viranşehir
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Viranşehir occurred on Feb 6, 2023 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 243 kilometers (151 mi) west of Viranşehir, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Viranşehir in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 299 kilometers (186 mi) west of Viranşehir. It is the strongest earthquake near Viranşehir 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 Viranşehir, 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 Viranşehir.
Nearest earthquakes from Viranşehir
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Viranşehir, 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 Viranşehir.
When was the last earthquake in Viranşehir, Şanlıurfa?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Viranşehir on the morning of April 19, 2026 at 11:27 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 300km west of Viranşehir at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Viranşehir, Şanlıurfa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Viranşehir, Şanlıurfa?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Viranşehir on the night of December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 299km north of Viranşehir at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Viranşehir since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Viranşehir, Şanlıurfa?
In the past 10 years, 799 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Viranşehir. This averages to 80 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
