Latest earthquakes near Yozgat today
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Recent Yozgat Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yozgat. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yozgat and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2024 06:11PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Turhal in Türkiye.
Yozgat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 346 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yozgat in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yozgat roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yozgat in 2023. A total of 255 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yozgat 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 Yozgat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Yozgat 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 | 324 | 93.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 5.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.29% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yozgat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yozgat occurred on Feb 6, 2023 13:24 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) south-east of Yozgat, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yozgat in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Feb 1, 1944 06:22, 180 kilometers (112 mi) south-east of Yozgat. It is the strongest earthquake near Yozgat 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 Yozgat 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 Yozgat.
Nearest earthquakes from Yozgat
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yozgat. 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 Yozgat.
When was the last earthquake in Yozgat?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Yozgat on the night of May 18, 2024 at 05:25 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 297km east of Yozgat at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yozgat in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yozgat?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Yozgat on the morning of February 1, 1944 at 06:22 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 180km west-northwest of Yozgat at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yozgat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yozgat?
In the past 10 years, 346 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yozgat. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
