Latest earthquakes near Balıkesir 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.
Recent Balıkesir Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Balıkesir. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Balıkesir and elsewhere.
Dec 4, 2023 10:42AM
On Monday Morning a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Sea Of Marmara near Bursa (Türkiye).
Nov 7, 2023 11:05PM
Shallow M4.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening 6mi from Türkiye.
Nov 3, 2023 09:26AM
On Friday Morning a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Athens in Greece.
Sep 4, 2023 08:26AM
On Monday Morning a Shallow M4.8 Earthquake struck in the Aegean Sea near İzmir (Türkiye).
Balıkesir Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 468 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Balıkesir in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 46 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Balıkesir roughly every 7 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 | 436 | 93.16% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 5.98% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.64% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 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, 208 kilometers (129 mi) south-southwest of Balıkesir. It is the strongest earthquake near Balıkesir 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 Balıkesir 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Balıkesir
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Balıkesir. 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 Balıkesir.
When was the last earthquake in Balıkesir?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Balıkesir on the evening of December 5, 2023 at 22:19 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 217km south-southwest of Balıkesir at a depth of 8km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Balıkesir in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Balıkesir?
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 208km north-east of Balıkesir 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?
In the past 10 years, 468 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Balıkesir. This averages to 47 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
