Latest earthquakes near Ankara, Türkiye today

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List of latest earthquakes near Ankara.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jun 22, 2025 23:31
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 65 km NNE
from Ankara
Jun 22, 2025 16:02
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 299 km W
from Ankara
Jun 22, 2025 15:05
(Istanbul)
M 2.6 153 km NW
from Ankara
Jun 21, 2025 06:50
(Istanbul)
M 3.5 288 km ENE
from Ankara
Jun 20, 2025 20:58
(Istanbul)
M 2.3 299 km W
from Ankara
Jun 20, 2025 18:51
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 98 km WNW
from Ankara
Jun 18, 2025 20:21
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 149 km NW
from Ankara
Jun 16, 2025 11:45
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 97 km WNW
from Batikent
Jun 14, 2025 19:01
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 162 km NW
from Ankara
Jun 12, 2025 18:34
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 110 km ENE
from Ankara
Jun 12, 2025 16:05
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 111 km ENE
from Ankara
Jun 11, 2025 03:02
(Istanbul)
M 3.4 164 km NW
from Ankara
Jun 10, 2025 08:46
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 266 km W
from Ankara
Jun 9, 2025 17:33
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 51 km ESE
from Ankara
Jun 8, 2025 16:03
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 97 km WNW
from Ankara
Jun 7, 2025 23:02
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 145 km NW
from Ankara
Jun 5, 2025 00:22
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 94 km N
from Ankara
Jun 4, 2025 18:50
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 110 km ENE
from Ankara
Jun 4, 2025 05:40
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 74 km N
from Ankara
May 31, 2025 22:42
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 41 km NNE
from Ankara
May 30, 2025 02:39
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 213 km WNW
from Ankara
May 28, 2025 01:13
(Istanbul)
M 3.8 138 km NW
from Ankara
May 27, 2025 14:43
(Istanbul)
M 2.6 258 km WNW
from Ankara
May 22, 2025 14:51
(Istanbul)
M 2.3 248 km WSW
from Ankara
May 22, 2025 06:38
(Istanbul)
M 3.0 222 km ENE
from Ankara

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ankara

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.

Ankara Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
10 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Jun 22, 2025 23:31

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Ankara with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Ankara (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 99 91.67%
Mag. 5 8 7.41%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.1
On Nov 23, 2022 04:08.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.6
On Feb 1, 1944 06:22.

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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
May 15, 2025 15:46
(Istanbul)
M 5.0 94 km SSE
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

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 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ankara on the evening of June 22, 2025 at 23:31 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 65km north-northeast 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 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, 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.