Latest earthquakes near Sakarya, Türkiye today
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Sakarya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 161 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sakarya, Türkiye in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sakarya roughly every 22 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sakarya in 2020. A total of 39 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sakarya that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sakarya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sakarya 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 | 152 | 94.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.97% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.62% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sakarya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sakarya occurred on Nov 23, 2022 04:08 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 49 kilometers (30 mi) east of Adapazarı, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sakarya in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Feb 1, 1944 06:22, 219 kilometers (136 mi) east of Adapazarı. It is the strongest earthquake near Sakarya 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 Sakarya, 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 Sakarya.
Earthquakes by city in Sakarya
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sakarya, Türkiye.
Use this regional Sakarya earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Karasu Mahallesi, Hendek, Karasu, Sapanca, Akyazı, Ferizli, Geyve and Kocaali.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sakarya.
When was the last earthquake in Sakarya, Türkiye?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sakarya on the evening of May 19, 2024 at 22:08 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 292km west of Adapazarı at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sakarya, Türkiye in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sakarya, Türkiye?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sakarya on the morning of February 1, 1944 at 06:22 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 219km east of Adapazarı at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sakarya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sakarya, Türkiye?
In the past 10 years, 161 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sakarya. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
