Latest earthquakes near Balıkesir today

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List of latest earthquakes near Balıkesir.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 5, 2023 22:19
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 217 km SSW
from Balıkesir
Dec 5, 2023 21:04
(Istanbul)
M 3.0 84 km S
from Balıkesir
Dec 5, 2023 20:28
(Istanbul)
M 3.0 118 km NE
from Balıkesir
Dec 5, 2023 17:21
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 118 km NE
from Balıkesir
Dec 5, 2023 17:10
(Istanbul)
M 3.0 285 km ENE
from Balıkesir
Dec 5, 2023 16:26
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 118 km NE
from Balıkesir
Dec 5, 2023 14:34
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 229 km WSW
from Balıkesir
Dec 5, 2023 12:54
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 286 km W
from Balıkesir
Dec 5, 2023 10:37
(Istanbul)
M 3.3 284 km SW
from Balıkesir
Dec 5, 2023 09:35
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 63 km SSW
from Balıkesir
Dec 5, 2023 06:02
(Istanbul)
M 3.0 172 km WSW
from Balıkesir
Dec 5, 2023 01:56
(Istanbul)
M 2.5 146 km SW
from Balıkesir
Dec 4, 2023 22:38
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 117 km NE
from Balıkesir
Dec 4, 2023 17:46
(Istanbul)
M 3.2 118 km NE
from Balıkesir
Dec 4, 2023 16:10
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 117 km NE
from Balıkesir
Dec 4, 2023 15:30
(Istanbul)
M 2.3 266 km SSW
from Balıkesir
Dec 4, 2023 14:56
(Istanbul)
M 2.6 118 km NE
from Balıkesir
Dec 4, 2023 13:45
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 119 km NE
from Balıkesir
Dec 4, 2023 13:10
(Istanbul)
M 2.3 118 km NE
from Balıkesir
Dec 4, 2023 13:07
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 120 km NE
from Balıkesir
Dec 4, 2023 12:39
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 121 km NE
from Balıkesir
Dec 4, 2023 12:29
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 119 km NE
from Balıkesir
Dec 4, 2023 12:25
(Istanbul)
M 3.2 119 km NE
from Balıkesir
Dec 4, 2023 12:12
(Istanbul)
M 2.3 120 km NE
from Balıkesir
Dec 4, 2023 11:54
(Istanbul)
M 2.3 119 km NE
from Balıkesir

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Balıkesir

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.

Balıkesir Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
46 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.4
Dec 5, 2023 22:19

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Balıkesir with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Balıkesir (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7
On Oct 30, 2020 14:51.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.6
On Aug 17, 1999 03:01.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Balıkesir.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 30, 2020 14:51
(Istanbul)
M 7.0 217 km SSW
from Balıkesir
May 24, 2014 12:25
(Istanbul)
M 6.9 224 km WNW
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 5.7 141 km N
from Balıkesir
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
Oct 30, 2020 18:14
(Istanbul)
M 5.3 222 km SSW
from Balıkesir

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Balıkesir.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 10, 2019 23:46
(Istanbul)
M 4.4 22 km S
from Balıkesir
Jan 10, 2014 09:20
(Istanbul)
M 4.0 22 km SSE
from Balıkesir
Dec 10, 2019 23:24
(Istanbul)
M 4.2 23 km SSE
from Balıkesir
Dec 10, 2019 23:14
(Istanbul)
M 4.6 22 km S
from Balıkesir
Jun 4, 2022 01:58
(Istanbul)
M 4.3 23 km NNE
from Balıkesir
Jun 4, 2022 01:13
(Istanbul)
M 4.0 26 km NNE
from Balıkesir
Oct 26, 2022 13:27
(Istanbul)
M 4.2 29 km ESE
from Balıkesir
Jan 4, 2018 07:53
(Istanbul)
M 4.0 34 km SSE
from Balıkesir
May 13, 2019 01:23
(Istanbul)
M 4.1 37 km S
from Balıkesir
Aug 9, 2017 23:14
(Istanbul)
M 4.0 38 km S
from Balıkesir

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Balıkesir

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.