Latest earthquakes near Çankaya, Ankara today
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Recent Çankaya Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Çankaya. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Çankaya and elsewhere.
Oct 4, 2026 02:43PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon near Kahramanmaraş in Türkiye.
Çankaya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 106 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Çankaya, Ankara 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 Çankaya in 2021. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Çankaya 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 Çankaya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Çankaya 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 | 98 | 92.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.6% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.94% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Çankaya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Çankaya occurred on Nov 23, 2022 04:08 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 189 kilometers (117 mi) west-northwest of Çankaya, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Çankaya 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 Çankaya. It is the strongest earthquake near Çankaya 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 Çankaya, Ankara 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 Çankaya.
Nearest earthquakes from Çankaya
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Çankaya, Ankara. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Çankaya.
When was the last earthquake in Çankaya, Ankara?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Çankaya on the morning of October 18, 2026 at 11:17 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 262km east of Çankaya at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Çankaya, Ankara in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Çankaya, Ankara?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Çankaya on the morning of February 1, 1944 at 06:22 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 83km north of Çankaya at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Çankaya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Çankaya, Ankara?
In the past 10 years, 106 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Çankaya. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
