Latest earthquakes near Ataşehir, İstanbul today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ataşehir, İstanbul, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ataşehir? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ataşehir, it will show up within minutes.
Ataşehir Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 205 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ataşehir, İstanbul in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ataşehir roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ataşehir in 2020. A total of 38 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ataşehir that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ataşehir in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ataşehir 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 | 192 | 93.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 5.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.49% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ataşehir
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ataşehir occurred on Nov 23, 2022 04:08 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 158 kilometers (98 mi) east of Ataşehir, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ataşehir in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1999 03:01, 68 kilometers (42 mi) east of Ataşehir. It is the strongest earthquake near Ataşehir in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ataşehir, İstanbul 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 Ataşehir.
Nearest earthquakes from Ataşehir
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ataşehir, İstanbul. 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 Ataşehir.
When was the last earthquake in Ataşehir, İstanbul?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ataşehir on the evening of May 17, 2024 at 21:28 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 107km west-southwest of Ataşehir at a depth of 11km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ataşehir, İstanbul in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ataşehir, İstanbul?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ataşehir on the night of August 17, 1999 at 03:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 68km east-southeast of Ataşehir at a depth of 17km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ataşehir since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ataşehir, İstanbul?
In the past 10 years, 205 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ataşehir. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
