Latest earthquakes near Sinop today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sinop, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sinop? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sinop, it will show up within minutes.
Sinop Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 62 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sinop in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sinop in 2024. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sinop that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sinop in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sinop 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 | 61 | 98.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sinop
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sinop occurred on Apr 18, 2024 18:11 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 236 kilometers (147 mi) south-southeast of Sinop, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sinop in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Feb 1, 1944 06:22, 236 kilometers (147 mi) south-southeast of Sinop. It is the strongest earthquake near Sinop 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 Sinop 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 Sinop.
Nearest earthquakes from Sinop
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sinop. 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 Sinop.
When was the last earthquake in Sinop?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sinop on the night of February 19, 2026 at 01:56 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 118km south-southwest of Sinop at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sinop in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sinop?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sinop on the morning of February 1, 1944 at 06:22 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 236km southwest of Sinop at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sinop since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sinop?
In the past 10 years, 62 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sinop. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 59 days.
