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.
Mar 9, 2026 09:21AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Monday Morning near Merkezefendi in Türkiye.
Aug 10, 2025 07:53PM
On Sunday Evening a DAMAGING M6.1 Earthquake struck near Balıkesir in Türkiye.
Apr 23, 2025 12:49PM
DAMAGING M6.2 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sea Of Marmara near Istanbul (Türkiye).
Balıkesir Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 558 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 55 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Balıkesir roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Balıkesir in 2025. A total of 137 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Balıkesir that year. The strongest had a 6.2 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 | 517 | 92.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 35 | 6.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.9% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 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 126 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 afternoon of April 1, 2026 at 13:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 182km north-east of Balıkesir at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 558 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Balıkesir. This averages to 56 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
