Latest earthquakes near Canakkale, Türkiye today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Canakkale, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Canakkale? If an earthquake is happening right now near Canakkale (also known as Çanakkale), it will show up within minutes.
Canakkale Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 464 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Canakkale, Türkiye in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 46 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Canakkale roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Canakkale in 2020. A total of 107 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Canakkale that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Canakkale in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Canakkale 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 | 434 | 93.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 5.82% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.22% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Canakkale
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Canakkale occurred on Oct 30, 2020 14:51 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) south of Çanakkale, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Canakkale in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1999 03:01, 299 kilometers (186 mi) south of Çanakkale. It is the strongest earthquake near Canakkale 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 Canakkale, Türkiye 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 Canakkale.
Earthquakes by city in Canakkale
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Canakkale, Türkiye.
Use this regional Canakkale earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Biga, Çan, Gelibolu and Ezine.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Canakkale.
When was the last earthquake in Canakkale, Türkiye?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Canakkale on the night of May 20, 2024 at 00:34 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 87km west-southwest of Çanakkale at a depth of 10km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Canakkale, Türkiye in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Canakkale, Türkiye?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Canakkale on the night of August 17, 1999 at 03:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 299km east-northeast of Çanakkale at a depth of 17km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Canakkale since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Canakkale, Türkiye?
In the past 10 years, 464 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Canakkale. This averages to 46 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
