Latest earthquakes near Balıkesir, Türkiye today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Balıkesir, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Balıkesir? If an earthquake is happening right now near Balıkesir, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5 hours ago (Mar 26 18:57 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 209 km SSW from Balıkesir |
| 11 hours ago (Mar 26 13:07 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 31 km SE from Balıkesir |
| 19 hours ago (Mar 26 04:56 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 200 km SSW from Balıkesir |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 26 01:23 Istanbul) |
M 2.8 | 242 km SSW from Balıkesir |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 26 00:56 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 153 km ENE from Balıkesir |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 02:26 Istanbul) |
M 2.9 | 48 km WNW from Bandırma |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 02:14 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 124 km SW from Balıkesir |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 01:23 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 123 km SW from Balıkesir |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 00:52 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 283 km S from Balıkesir |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 11:12 Istanbul) |
M 2.5 | 300 km ESE from Balıkesir |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 06:35 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 69 km W from Bandırma |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:02 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 167 km NE from Balıkesir |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 23:41 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 209 km SSE from Balıkesir |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 12:11 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 31 km SE from Balıkesir |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 08:31 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 201 km S from Balıkesir |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 00:43 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 195 km SSE from Balıkesir |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 16:41 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 160 km NW from Balıkesir |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 14:57 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 82 km ENE from Balıkesir |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 22:43 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 205 km SSE from Balıkesir |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 13:19 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 25 km SSE from Balıkesir |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 13:17 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 196 km SSW from Balıkesir |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 13:11 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 195 km SSW from Balıkesir |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 03:38 Istanbul) |
M 3.1 | 197 km SSE from Balıkesir |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 06:29 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 144 km W from Balıkesir |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 17:33 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 226 km WSW from Balıkesir |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Balıkesir
Balıkesir Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 439 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Balıkesir, Türkiye in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 43 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Balıkesir roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Balıkesir in 2020. A total of 95 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Balıkesir that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Balıkesir in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Balıkesir 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 | 408 | 92.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 6.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Balıkesir
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Balıkesir occurred on Oct 30, 2020 14:51 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 217 kilometers (135 mi) south-southwest of Balıkesir, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Balıkesir in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1999 03:01, 165 kilometers (103 mi) south-southwest of Bandırma. It is the strongest earthquake near Balıkesir 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 Balıkesir, 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 Balıkesir.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2020 14:51 (Istanbul) |
M 7.0 | 217 km SSW from Balıkesir |
| Jun 12, 2017 15:28 (Istanbul) |
M 6.3 | 153 km WSW from Balıkesir |
| Nov 23, 2022 04:08 (Istanbul) |
M 6.1 | 294 km ENE from Balıkesir |
| Aug 8, 2019 14:25 (Istanbul) |
M 5.9 | 247 km SE from Balıkesir |
| Mar 20, 2019 09:34 (Istanbul) |
M 5.7 | 287 km SSE from Balıkesir |
| Sep 26, 2019 13:59 (Istanbul) |
M 5.7 | 63 km NNE from Bandırma |
| Jan 22, 2020 22:22 (Istanbul) |
M 5.6 | 64 km S from Balıkesir |
| Aug 31, 2022 13:10 (Istanbul) |
M 5.4 | 250 km SSW from Balıkesir |
| Feb 6, 2017 06:51 (Istanbul) |
M 5.3 | 156 km W from Balıkesir |
| Oct 30, 2020 18:14 (Istanbul) |
M 5.3 | 222 km SSW from Balıkesir |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Balıkesir
Earthquakes by city in Balıkesir
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Balıkesir, Türkiye.
Use this regional Balıkesir earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ayvalık, Edremit, Gönen, Burhaniye, Susurluk, Erdek, Dursunbey and Bigadiç.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Balıkesir.
When was the last earthquake in Balıkesir, Türkiye?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Balıkesir on the evening of March 26, 2025 at 18:57 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 209km south-southwest of Balıkesir at a depth of 6km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Balıkesir, Türkiye in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Balıkesir, Türkiye?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Balıkesir on the night of August 17, 1999 at 03:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 165km east-northeast of Bandırma at a depth of 17km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Balıkesir since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Balıkesir, Türkiye?
In the past 10 years, 439 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Balıkesir. This averages to 44 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
