Latest earthquakes near Ankara, Türkiye today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ankara, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ankara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ankara, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 40 minutes ago (Mar 26 18:43 Istanbul) |
M 3.0 | 139 km ENE from Ankara |
| 18 hours ago (Mar 26 00:56 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 291 km W from Ankara |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 18:32 Istanbul) |
M 3.0 | 299 km SE from Ankara |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 11:12 Istanbul) |
M 2.5 | 209 km SW from Ankara |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:20 Istanbul) |
M 2.3 | 91 km SE from Ankara |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 00:45 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 210 km S from Ankara |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 00:24 Istanbul) |
M 2.3 | 209 km S from Ankara |
| 4 days ago (Mar 21 23:47 Istanbul) |
M 2.3 | 236 km ENE from Ankara |
| 4 days ago (Mar 21 22:53 Istanbul) |
M 3.2 | 235 km ENE from Ankara |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 12:40 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 256 km ESE from Ankara |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 01:35 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 180 km NE from Ankara |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 18:40 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 119 km NNE from Ankara |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 11:55 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 111 km S from Ankara |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 13:21 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 149 km ENE from Ankara |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 19:22 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 274 km SE from Ankara |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 12:11 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 268 km SW from Ankara |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 15:27 Istanbul) |
M 3.6 | 112 km S from Ankara |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 14:44 Istanbul) |
M 4.2 | 105 km S from Ankara |
| 16 days ago (Mar 10 02:28 Istanbul) |
M 3.2 | 116 km E from Ankara |
| 18 days ago (Mar 8 13:10 Istanbul) |
M 2.5 | 180 km ESE from Ankara |
| 19 days ago (Mar 7 00:55 Istanbul) |
M 2.5 | 169 km ENE from Ankara |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 02:05 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 283 km SSE from Ankara |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 15:19 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 261 km WSW from Ankara |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 10:57 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 98 km WNW from Ankara |
| 26 days ago (Feb 28 12:46 Istanbul) |
M 2.7 | 293 km ESE from Ankara |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ankara
Ankara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 107 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ankara, Türkiye in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ankara in 2021. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ankara that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ankara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ankara 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 | 99 | 92.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.54% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.93% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ankara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ankara occurred on Nov 23, 2022 04:08 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 188 kilometers (117 mi) west-northwest of Ankara, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ankara in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Feb 1, 1944 06:22, 83 kilometers (52 mi) west-northwest of Ankara. It is the strongest earthquake near Ankara in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ankara, 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 Ankara.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2022 04:08 (Istanbul) |
M 6.1 | 188 km WNW from Ankara |
| Apr 18, 2024 18:11 (Istanbul) |
M 5.6 | 264 km E from Ankara |
| Feb 25, 2023 13:27 (Istanbul) |
M 5.2 | 237 km SSE from Ankara |
| Sep 20, 2020 22:08 (Istanbul) |
M 5.1 | 235 km SSE from Ankara |
| Aug 31, 2021 14:04 (Istanbul) |
M 5.1 | 249 km WSW from Ankara |
| Nov 8, 2021 20:43 (Istanbul) |
M 5.1 | 238 km SSW from Ankara |
| Feb 6, 2023 04:59 (Istanbul) |
M 5.0 | 143 km SSW from Ankara |
| Jan 10, 2016 19:40 (Istanbul) |
M 5.0 | 133 km ESE from Ankara |
| Dec 27, 2023 16:04 (Istanbul) |
M 4.9 | 149 km NNE from Ankara |
| Jan 18, 2022 02:28 (Istanbul) |
M 4.9 | 280 km ESE from Ankara |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Ankara
Earthquakes by city in Ankara
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ankara, Türkiye.
Use this regional Ankara earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Polatlı, Çubuk, Şereflikoçhisar, Beypazarı, Akyurt, Elmadağ, Kazan, Nallıhan and Kızılcahamam.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ankara.
When was the last earthquake in Ankara, Türkiye?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ankara on the evening of March 26, 2025 at 18:43 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 139km east-northeast of Ankara at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ankara, Türkiye in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ankara, Türkiye?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ankara on the morning of February 1, 1944 at 06:22 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 83km north of Ankara at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ankara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ankara, Türkiye?
In the past 10 years, 107 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ankara. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
