
Sinop
Earthquakes in Sinop
Latest earthquakes in Sinop (Republic of Türkiye), the strongest recorded, statistics and nearby places.
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
Light rain (1–5 mm)
Moderate rain (5–10 mm)
Heavy rain (10–25 mm)
Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Low lightning
Moderate lightning
High lightning
Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Sinop
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Sinop
Sinop has recorded 11 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M4.6 in 2006.
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11 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1979. The strongest was M4.6.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 92 km NE of Sinop, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 123 km NNE of Sinop, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 159 km NNE of Sinop, Republic of Türkiye | 22.2 km | |
| 4.1 | 35 km N of Sinop, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 25 km NNE of Tuerkeli, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 125 km NNE of Sinop, Republic of Türkiye | 33.0 km | |
| 3.8 | 148 km NNE of Sinop, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 3.7 | 29 km NNE of Sinop, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 3.4 | 20 km SW of Erfelek, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 3.3 | 26 km NW of Boyabat, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 3.2 | 87 km NE of Sinop, Republic of Türkiye | 31.0 km | |
| 2.9 | 11 km SE of Boyabat, Republic of Türkiye | 8.0 km | |
| 2.7 | 19 km NNE of Boyabat, Republic of Türkiye | 21.9 km | |
| 2.7 | 28 km SSW of Boyabat, Republic of Türkiye | 11.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2016 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2007 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2006 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2003 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2000 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 1997 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1992 | 2 | M3.4 |
| 1979 | 1 | M4.1 |