Latest earthquakes near Ataşehir, İstanbul today
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Recent Ataşehir Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ataşehir. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ataşehir and elsewhere.
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).
Ataşehir Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 315 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 31 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ataşehir roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ataşehir in 2025. A total of 130 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ataşehir 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 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 | 293 | 93.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 5.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.27% |
| 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 Apr 23, 2025 12:49 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 80 kilometers (50 mi) west-southwest of Ataşehir, at a depth of 13 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) west-southwest of Ataşehir. It is the strongest earthquake near Ataşehir 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 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 afternoon of April 18, 2026 at 15:58 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 237km east of Ataşehir at a depth of 6km under land. 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, 315 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ataşehir. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
