Latest earthquakes near Tokat, Türkiye today
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Recent Tokat Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tokat. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tokat and elsewhere.
May 20, 2026 09:00AM
On Wednesday Morning a Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck near Malatya in Türkiye.
Tokat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 599 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tokat, Türkiye in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 59 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tokat roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tokat in 2023. A total of 431 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tokat that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tokat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tokat 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 | 563 | 93.99% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 5.34% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tokat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tokat occurred on Feb 6, 2023 13:24 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) south-southeast of Tokat, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tokat in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 262 kilometers (163 mi) south-southeast of Tokat. It is the strongest earthquake near Tokat 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 Tokat, 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 Tokat.
Earthquakes by city in Tokat
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tokat, Türkiye.
Use this regional Tokat earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Zile, Erbaa and Niksar.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tokat.
When was the last earthquake in Tokat, Türkiye?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tokat on the afternoon of May 29, 2026 at 17:54 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 297km south-east of Tokat at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tokat, Türkiye in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tokat, Türkiye?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tokat on the night of December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 262km east of Tokat at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tokat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tokat, Türkiye?
In the past 10 years, 599 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tokat. This averages to 60 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
