Latest earthquakes near İstanbul, Türkiye today

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List of latest earthquakes near İstanbul.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 1, 2023 03:34
(Istanbul)
M 2.7 97 km WSW
from Bağcılar
Nov 30, 2023 11:14
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 235 km ESE
from Istanbul
Nov 28, 2023 06:33
(Istanbul)
M 3.5 193 km SSW
from Istanbul
Nov 28, 2023 03:13
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 87 km WSW
from Esenyurt
Nov 26, 2023 01:26
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 253 km ESE
from Istanbul
Nov 24, 2023 19:17
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 294 km SW
from Istanbul
Nov 24, 2023 14:45
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 46 km SSE
from Istanbul
Nov 24, 2023 05:56
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 291 km SW
from Istanbul
Nov 23, 2023 19:48
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 299 km SSW
from Büyükçekmece
Nov 23, 2023 13:50
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 132 km ESE
from Istanbul
Nov 22, 2023 08:33
(Istanbul)
M 3.4 192 km SSW
from Istanbul
Nov 22, 2023 05:06
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 133 km WSW
from Istanbul
Nov 20, 2023 13:17
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 198 km S
from Maltepe
Nov 20, 2023 13:15
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 197 km S
from Maltepe
Nov 20, 2023 11:19
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 193 km SSW
from Istanbul
Nov 20, 2023 07:15
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 258 km ESE
from Istanbul
Nov 20, 2023 06:44
(Istanbul)
M 2.8 191 km SSW
from Istanbul
Nov 20, 2023 02:10
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 79 km SW
from Istanbul
Nov 19, 2023 22:44
(Istanbul)
M 3.7 191 km SSW
from Istanbul
Nov 19, 2023 10:07
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 193 km SSW
from Istanbul
Nov 17, 2023 23:40
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 163 km S
from Istanbul
Nov 17, 2023 14:37
(Istanbul)
M 2.5 276 km WSW
from Istanbul
Nov 17, 2023 10:20
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 219 km SW
from Istanbul
Nov 16, 2023 15:51
(Istanbul)
M 3.4 193 km SSW
from Istanbul
Nov 16, 2023 09:18
(Istanbul)
M 2.6 293 km SW
from Istanbul

Map of Latest Earthquakes near İstanbul

Recent İstanbul Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near İstanbul. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near İstanbul and elsewhere.

İstanbul Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
23 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.7
Dec 1, 2023 03:34

Average

A total of 235 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of İstanbul, Türkiye in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near İstanbul roughly every 15 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near İstanbul in 2017. A total of 54 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of İstanbul that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of İstanbul in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near İstanbul 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 İstanbul (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 220 93.62%
Mag. 5 14 5.96%
Mag. 6 1 0.43%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near İstanbul

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.1
On Nov 23, 2022 04:08.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.6
On Aug 17, 1999 03:01.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near İstanbul occurred on Nov 23, 2022 04:08 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 172 kilometers (107 mi) east of Istanbul, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near İstanbul in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1999 03:01, 82 kilometers (51 mi) east of Istanbul. It is the strongest earthquake near İstanbul 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 İstanbul, Türkiye 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 İstanbul.

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List of strongest earthquakes near İstanbul.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 23, 2022 04:08
(Istanbul)
M 6.1 172 km E
from Istanbul
Sep 26, 2019 13:59
(Istanbul)
M 5.7 68 km W
from Istanbul
Jan 22, 2020 22:22
(Istanbul)
M 5.6 236 km SSW
from Istanbul
Feb 7, 2017 05:24
(Istanbul)
M 5.3 293 km SW
from Istanbul
Feb 12, 2017 16:48
(Istanbul)
M 5.3 289 km WSW
from Istanbul
Feb 6, 2017 06:51
(Istanbul)
M 5.3 291 km WSW
from Istanbul
Jun 26, 2020 10:21
(Istanbul)
M 5.2 266 km SSW
from Istanbul
Feb 6, 2017 13:58
(Istanbul)
M 5.2 292 km SW
from Istanbul
Feb 20, 2019 21:23
(Istanbul)
M 5.1 261 km SW
from Istanbul
Oct 15, 2016 11:18
(Istanbul)
M 5.1 199 km NE
from Istanbul

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near İstanbul

Earthquakes by city in İstanbul

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in İstanbul, Türkiye.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near İstanbul.

When was the last earthquake in İstanbul, Türkiye?

A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near İstanbul on the night of December 1, 2023 at 03:34 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 97km west-southwest of Bağcılar at a depth of 14km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near İstanbul, Türkiye in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near İstanbul, Türkiye?

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near İstanbul on the night of August 17, 1999 at 03:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 82km east-southeast of Istanbul at a depth of 17km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near İstanbul since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near İstanbul, Türkiye?

In the past 10 years, 235 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from İstanbul. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.