Latest earthquakes near Sivas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sivas, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sivas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sivas, it will show up within minutes.
Sivas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 844 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sivas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 84 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sivas roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sivas in 2023. A total of 606 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sivas 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 Sivas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Sivas 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 | 785 | 93.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 53 | 6.28% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.24% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sivas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sivas occurred on Feb 6, 2023 04:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 281 kilometers (175 mi) south of Sivas, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sivas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 220 kilometers (137 mi) south of Sivas. It is the strongest earthquake near Sivas 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 Sivas 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 Sivas.
Nearest earthquakes from Sivas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sivas. 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 Sivas.
When was the last earthquake in Sivas?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sivas on the afternoon of September 16, 2024 at 16:44 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 258km east of Sivas at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sivas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sivas?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sivas on the night of December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 220km east of Sivas at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sivas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sivas?
In the past 10 years, 844 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sivas. This averages to 84 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
