Latest earthquakes near Bolu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bolu, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bolu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bolu, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bolu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bolu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bolu and elsewhere.
May 15, 2025 03:46PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck near Kulu in Türkiye.
Apr 23, 2025 03:12PM
Shallow M5.0 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sea Of Marmara near Istanbul (Türkiye).
Apr 23, 2025 12:49PM
DAMAGING M6.2 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sea Of Marmara near Istanbul (Türkiye).
Bolu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bolu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bolu roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bolu in 2025. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bolu 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 Bolu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bolu 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 | 114 | 90.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 7.94% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.59% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bolu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bolu occurred on Apr 23, 2025 12:49 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) west of Bolu, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bolu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Feb 1, 1944 06:22, 118 kilometers (73 mi) west of Bolu. It is the strongest earthquake near Bolu 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 Bolu 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 Bolu.
Nearest earthquakes from Bolu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bolu. 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 Bolu.
When was the last earthquake in Bolu?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bolu on the morning of May 20, 2025 at 08:28 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 235km south-east of Bolu at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bolu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bolu?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bolu on the morning of February 1, 1944 at 06:22 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 118km east of Bolu at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bolu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bolu?
In the past 10 years, 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bolu. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
