Latest earthquakes near Tunceli today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tunceli, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tunceli? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tunceli, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tunceli Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tunceli. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tunceli and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2024 06:11PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Turhal in Türkiye.
Tunceli Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 736 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tunceli in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 73 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tunceli roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tunceli in 2023. A total of 516 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tunceli 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 Tunceli in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tunceli 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 | 682 | 92.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 50 | 6.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tunceli
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tunceli occurred on Feb 6, 2023 13:24 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) west-southwest of Tunceli, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tunceli in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 01:57, 90 kilometers (56 mi) west-southwest of Tunceli. It is the strongest earthquake near Tunceli 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 Tunceli 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 Tunceli.
Nearest earthquakes from Tunceli
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tunceli. 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 Tunceli.
When was the last earthquake in Tunceli?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tunceli on the night of May 18, 2024 at 05:25 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 124km west-northwest of Tunceli at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tunceli in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tunceli?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tunceli on the night of December 27, 1939 at 01:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 90km north of Tunceli at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tunceli since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tunceli?
In the past 10 years, 736 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tunceli. This averages to 74 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
