Latest earthquakes near Bursa today
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Recent Bursa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bursa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bursa 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).
Bursa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 416 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bursa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bursa roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bursa in 2025. A total of 132 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bursa 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 Bursa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bursa 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 | 384 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 6.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.2% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bursa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bursa occurred on Jun 12, 2017 15:28 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 271 kilometers (168 mi) west-southwest of Bursa, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bursa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1999 03:01, 92 kilometers (57 mi) west-southwest of Bursa. It is the strongest earthquake near Bursa 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 Bursa 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 Bursa.
Nearest earthquakes from Bursa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bursa. 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 Bursa.
When was the last earthquake in Bursa?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bursa on the afternoon of April 1, 2026 at 14:34 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 224km east of Bursa at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bursa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bursa?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bursa on the night of August 17, 1999 at 03:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 92km north-east of Bursa at a depth of 17km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bursa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bursa?
In the past 10 years, 416 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bursa. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
