Latest earthquakes near Ankara, Türkiye today

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List of latest earthquakes near Ankara.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 1, 2023 20:04
(Istanbul)
M 3.8 127 km NNE
from Ankara
Nov 30, 2023 11:14
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 118 km WNW
from Ankara
Nov 28, 2023 13:52
(Istanbul)
M 2.5 266 km SW
from Ankara
Nov 28, 2023 00:40
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 221 km ENE
from Ankara
Nov 27, 2023 04:44
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 263 km SW
from Ankara
Nov 26, 2023 20:36
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 242 km S
from Ankara
Nov 26, 2023 01:26
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 100 km WNW
from Ankara
Nov 23, 2023 13:50
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 221 km WNW
from Ankara
Nov 20, 2023 07:15
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 94 km WNW
from Ankara
Nov 19, 2023 16:26
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 137 km NE
from Ankara
Nov 19, 2023 00:21
(Istanbul)
M 3.2 182 km SSW
from Ankara
Nov 16, 2023 07:37
(Istanbul)
M 2.7 300 km SE
from Ankara
Nov 15, 2023 03:07
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 20 km ESE
from Ankara
Nov 13, 2023 11:16
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 94 km ESE
from Ankara
Nov 12, 2023 18:58
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 178 km WNW
from Ankara
Nov 11, 2023 04:32
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 139 km NE
from Ankara
Nov 10, 2023 23:20
(Istanbul)
M 2.3 94 km WNW
from Ankara
Nov 10, 2023 20:18
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 244 km SW
from Ankara
Nov 10, 2023 14:20
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 147 km NW
from Ankara
Nov 10, 2023 14:15
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 295 km SE
from Ankara
Nov 9, 2023 18:56
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 140 km NW
from Ankara
Nov 9, 2023 18:33
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 187 km ENE
from Ankara
Nov 8, 2023 16:28
(Istanbul)
M 2.5 98 km NNE
from Ankara
Nov 8, 2023 12:19
(Istanbul)
M 2.6 196 km WNW
from Ankara
Nov 8, 2023 11:53
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 140 km NW
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:
9 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.8
Dec 1, 2023 20:04

Average

A total of 95 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 9 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 88 92.63%
Mag. 5 6 6.32%
Mag. 6 1 1.05%
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 123 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.

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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
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
Nov 8, 2021 20:43
(Istanbul)
M 5.1 238 km SSW
from Ankara
Aug 31, 2021 14:04
(Istanbul)
M 5.1 249 km WSW
from Ankara
Jan 10, 2016 19:40
(Istanbul)
M 5.0 133 km ESE
from Ankara
Feb 6, 2023 04:59
(Istanbul)
M 5.0 143 km SSW
from Ankara
Jan 18, 2022 02:28
(Istanbul)
M 4.9 280 km ESE
from Ankara
Nov 17, 2021 15:40
(Istanbul)
M 4.8 189 km WNW
from Ankara
Feb 12, 2019 20:14
(Istanbul)
M 4.8 74 km N
from Ankara

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Ankara

Earthquakes by city in Ankara

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ankara.

When was the last earthquake in Ankara, Türkiye?

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ankara on the evening of December 1, 2023 at 20:04 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 127km north-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, 95 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ankara. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.