Latest earthquakes near Trabzon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Trabzon, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Trabzon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Trabzon, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Trabzon Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Trabzon. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Trabzon and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2024 06:11PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Turhal in Türkiye.
Trabzon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 193 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Trabzon in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Trabzon roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Trabzon in 2023. A total of 50 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Trabzon that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Trabzon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Trabzon 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 | 180 | 93.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 6.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Trabzon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Trabzon occurred on Jan 24, 2020 20:55 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) south of Trabzon, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Trabzon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 123 kilometers (76 mi) south of Trabzon. It is the strongest earthquake near Trabzon 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 Trabzon 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 Trabzon.
Nearest earthquakes from Trabzon
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Trabzon. 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 Trabzon.
When was the last earthquake in Trabzon?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Trabzon on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 09:47 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 202km south-southeast of Trabzon at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Trabzon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Trabzon?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Trabzon on the night of December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 123km south of Trabzon at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Trabzon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Trabzon?
In the past 10 years, 193 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Trabzon. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
