Was there an earthquake in Meriç just now?

No earthquake in the last 24 hours. The latest was a magnitude 1.1 quake near Evros, Anatoliki Makedonia kai Thraki (Yunanistan) on June 15 (02:52).

Is Meriç in an earthquake zone?

5 earthquakes were recorded around Meriç in the past year, the strongest of magnitude 1.6. All of Turkey is seismically active; check the official hazard for an exact address on AFAD's Turkey Earthquake Hazard Map.

Where is the nearest fault line to Meriç?

According to the GEM active fault database, the nearest active fault is a normal fault about 44 km to the north; there are 2 active fault segments within 50 km. Fault locations come from a regional-scale database; for site-level information consult official geological surveys.

What should I do during an earthquake?

Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck and wait until the shaking stops. Do not use stairs or lifts; afterwards check gas and electricity and move to open ground. Call 112 in an emergency.

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Earthquakes in Meriç Today

Last 24 hours: 0
Last 7 days: 0
Last 30 days: 0
Last 12 months: 5max 1.6

1.1 Latest earthquake: 124 days ago · June 15 02:52 · Evros, Anatoliki Makedonia kai Thraki (Yunanistan) · 42 km north

Updated: 1 min ago · Source: AFAD (Afet ve Acil Durum Yönetimi Başkanlığı)

The latest earthquake within 50 km of Meriç struck 124 days ago (02:52, June 15) near Evros, Anatoliki Makedonia kai Thraki (Yunanistan): magnitude 1.1, depth 8.7 km, 42 km north of the centre. Within 50 km there have been 0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, 0 in 7 days, 0 in 30 days and 5 in the past 12 months. The strongest in the past year was a magnitude 1.6 earthquake near Evros, Anatoliki Makedonia kai Thraki (Yunanistan) on November 20. The average depth is 8.7 km; 0 of them reached magnitude 3 or higher. According to the GEM active fault database, the nearest active fault is a normal fault about 44 km to the north; there are 2 active fault segments within 50 km.

Latest earthquakes within 50 km of Meriç

Updated every 5 minutes from AFAD data. Times are local.

Magnitude	Time	Place	Depth	Distance
1.1	02:52 June 15	Evros, Anatoliki Makedonia kai Thraki (Yunanistan)	5.9 km	42 km north
1.2	11:47 May 30	Evros, Anatoliki Makedonia kai Thraki (Yunanistan)	10.9 km	47 km southwest
1.2	14:20 March 6	Edirne Central, Edirne	7.0 km	47 km north
1.5	23:08 November 20	Evros, Anatoliki Makedonia kai Thraki (Yunanistan)	12.0 km	26 km west
1.6	23:07 November 20	Evros, Anatoliki Makedonia kai Thraki (Yunanistan)	7.5 km	28 km west

Meriç: earthquakes per month

By magnitude (last 12 months)

Meriç earthquake and fault map

Red circles are earthquakes, dashed lines are active faults.

Meriç earthquake and fault map

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Frequently asked questions

Was there an earthquake in Meriç just now?: No earthquake in the last 24 hours. The latest was a magnitude 1.1 quake near Evros, Anatoliki Makedonia kai Thraki (Yunanistan) on June 15 (02:52).
Is Meriç in an earthquake zone?: 5 earthquakes were recorded around Meriç in the past year, the strongest of magnitude 1.6. All of Turkey is seismically active; check the official hazard for an exact address on AFAD's Turkey Earthquake Hazard Map.
Where is the nearest fault line to Meriç?: According to the GEM active fault database, the nearest active fault is a normal fault about 44 km to the north; there are 2 active fault segments within 50 km. Fault locations come from a regional-scale database; for site-level information consult official geological surveys.
What should I do during an earthquake?: Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck and wait until the shaking stops. Do not use stairs or lifts; afterwards check gas and electricity and move to open ground. Call 112 in an emergency.

Earthquake data is taken automatically from the public AFAD and USGS catalogues; magnitudes and locations may be revised. Follow official agencies for announcements.