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.
Recent Ankara Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ankara. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ankara and elsewhere.
Apr 23, 2025 12:49PM
DAMAGING M6.2 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sea Of Marmara near Istanbul (Türkiye).
Ankara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 108 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 | 100 | 92.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.48% |
| 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 Aug 17, 1999 03:01, 270 kilometers (168 mi) west-northwest of Ankara. It is the strongest earthquake near Ankara in the past 126 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.
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 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ankara on the afternoon of February 15, 2026 at 16:54 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 221km north-east of Ankara at a depth of 7km 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 night of August 17, 1999 at 03:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 270km west-northwest of Ankara at a depth of 17km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. 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, 108 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.
