Latest earthquakes near Turhal, Tokat today
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Recent Turhal Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Turhal. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Turhal and elsewhere.
May 20, 2026 09:00AM
On Wednesday Morning a Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck near Malatya in Türkiye.
Turhal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 420 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Turhal, Tokat in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 42 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Turhal roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Turhal in 2023. A total of 302 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Turhal 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 Turhal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Turhal 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 | 397 | 94.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 5.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.24% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.24% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Turhal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Turhal occurred on Feb 6, 2023 13:24 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 281 kilometers (175 mi) south-southeast of Turhal, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Turhal in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Feb 1, 1944 06:22, 262 kilometers (163 mi) south-southeast of Turhal. It is the strongest earthquake near Turhal 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 Turhal, Tokat 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 Turhal.
Nearest earthquakes from Turhal
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Turhal, Tokat. 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 Turhal.
When was the last earthquake in Turhal, Tokat?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Turhal on the afternoon of May 29, 2026 at 14:48 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 292km south of Turhal at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Turhal, Tokat in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Turhal, Tokat?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Turhal on the morning of February 1, 1944 at 06:22 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 262km west of Turhal at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Turhal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Turhal, Tokat?
In the past 10 years, 420 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Turhal. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
