Latest earthquakes near Çanakkale, Canakkale today
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Recent Çanakkale Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Çanakkale. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Çanakkale and elsewhere.
Aug 10, 2025 07:53PM
On Sunday Evening a DAMAGING M6.1 Earthquake struck near Balıkesir in Türkiye.
Çanakkale Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 576 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Çanakkale, Canakkale in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 57 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Çanakkale roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Çanakkale in 2025. A total of 154 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Çanakkale 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 Çanakkale in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Çanakkale 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 | 537 | 93.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 34 | 5.9% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.69% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Çanakkale
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Çanakkale occurred on Oct 30, 2020 14:51 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) south of Çanakkale, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Çanakkale in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1999 03:01, 299 kilometers (186 mi) south of Çanakkale. It is the strongest earthquake near Çanakkale 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 Çanakkale, Canakkale 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 Çanakkale.
Nearest earthquakes from Çanakkale
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Çanakkale, Canakkale. 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 Çanakkale.
When was the last earthquake in Çanakkale, Canakkale?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Çanakkale on the night of July 17, 2026 at 03:31 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 38km southwest of Çanakkale at a depth of 11km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Çanakkale, Canakkale in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Çanakkale, Canakkale?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Çanakkale on the night of August 17, 1999 at 03:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 299km east-northeast of Çanakkale at a depth of 17km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Çanakkale since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Çanakkale, Canakkale?
In the past 10 years, 576 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Çanakkale. This averages to 58 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
