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 18, 2024 06:11PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Turhal in Türkiye.
Ankara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 103 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 | 95 | 92.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.97% |
| 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 124 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 magnitude earthquake hit near Ankara on the morning of May 4, 2024 at 09:34 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 270km east 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, 103 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 35 days.
