Latest earthquakes near Şırnak, Türkiye today
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Recent Şırnak Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Şırnak. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Şırnak and elsewhere.
May 20, 2026 09:00AM
On Wednesday Morning a Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck near Malatya in Türkiye.
Şırnak Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 321 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Şırnak, Türkiye in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Şırnak roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Şırnak in 2020. A total of 91 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Şırnak that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Şırnak in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Şırnak 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 | 297 | 92.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 7.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Şırnak
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Şırnak occurred on Feb 23, 2020 19:00 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 232 kilometers (144 mi) north-east of Cizre, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Şırnak in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 14:22, 256 kilometers (159 mi) north-east of Cizre. It is the strongest earthquake near Şırnak 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 Şırnak, 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 Şırnak.
Earthquakes by city in Şırnak
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Şırnak, Türkiye.
Use this regional Şırnak earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Silopi, Şırnak and İdil.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Şırnak.
When was the last earthquake in Şırnak, Türkiye?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Şırnak on the afternoon of June 17, 2026 at 15:16 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 209km northwest of Cizre at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Şırnak, Türkiye in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Şırnak, Türkiye?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Şırnak on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 14:22 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 256km north-east of Cizre at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Şırnak since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Şırnak, Türkiye?
In the past 10 years, 321 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Şırnak. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
