Latest earthquakes near Bandırma, Balıkesir today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bandırma, Balıkesir, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bandırma? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bandırma, it will show up within minutes.
Bandırma Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 331 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bandırma, Balıkesir in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 33 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bandırma roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bandırma in 2017. A total of 76 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bandırma that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bandırma in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bandırma 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 | 309 | 93.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 5.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.6% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.3% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bandırma
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bandırma occurred on Oct 30, 2020 14:51 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) south-southwest of Bandırma, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bandırma 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 Bandırma 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 Bandırma, 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 Bandırma.
Nearest earthquakes from Bandırma
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bandırma, 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 Bandırma.
When was the last earthquake in Bandırma, Balıkesir?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bandırma on the night of March 26, 2025 at 04:56 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 278km south-southwest of Bandırma at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bandırma, Balıkesir in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bandırma, Balıkesir?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bandırma 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 Bandırma since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bandırma, Balıkesir?
In the past 10 years, 331 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bandırma. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
