Latest earthquakes near Cizre, Şırnak today
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Cizre Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 317 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cizre, Şırnak in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 31 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cizre roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cizre in 2020. A total of 91 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cizre that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cizre in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Cizre 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 | 294 | 92.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 6.94% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cizre
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cizre 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 Cizre 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 Cizre 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 Cizre, Şırnak 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 Cizre.
Nearest earthquakes from Cizre
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cizre, Şırnak. 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 Cizre.
When was the last earthquake in Cizre, Şırnak?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Cizre on the morning of May 17, 2024 at 10:18 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 171km northwest of Cizre at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cizre, Şırnak in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cizre, Şırnak?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Cizre 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 Cizre since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cizre, Şırnak?
In the past 10 years, 317 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cizre. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
