Latest earthquakes near Büyükçekmece, İstanbul today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Büyükçekmece, İstanbul, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Büyükçekmece? If an earthquake is happening right now near Büyükçekmece, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 10 hours ago (Mar 30 19:38 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 239 km SW from Büyükçekmece |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 05:24 Istanbul) |
M 2.5 | 75 km SSE from Büyükçekmece |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 04:43 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 97 km SSE from Büyükçekmece |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 04:55 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 143 km SSE from Büyükçekmece |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 03:07 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 135 km WSW from Büyükçekmece |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 10:34 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 171 km SW from Büyükçekmece |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 07:24 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 230 km WSW from Büyükçekmece |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 13:07 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 175 km S from Büyükçekmece |
| 5 days ago (Mar 26 00:56 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 111 km SE from Büyükçekmece |
| 6 days ago (Mar 25 02:26 Istanbul) |
M 2.9 | 117 km WSW from Büyükçekmece |
| 6 days ago (Mar 25 02:14 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 282 km SSW from Büyükçekmece |
| 6 days ago (Mar 25 01:23 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 281 km SSW from Büyükçekmece |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 06:35 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 135 km WSW from Büyükçekmece |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 02:02 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 66 km ESE from Büyükçekmece |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 12:11 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 175 km S from Büyükçekmece |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 16:41 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 197 km WSW from Büyükçekmece |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 14:57 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 122 km S from Büyükçekmece |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 13:19 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 182 km SSW from Büyükçekmece |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 06:29 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 263 km SW from Büyükçekmece |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 07:35 Istanbul) |
M 3.6 | 121 km S from Büyükçekmece |
| 12 days ago (Mar 19 03:22 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 276 km SW from Büyükçekmece |
| 13 days ago (Mar 18 00:53 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 82 km SW from Büyükçekmece |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 15:33 Istanbul) |
M 2.5 | 252 km W from Büyükçekmece |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 06:28 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 157 km SW from Büyükçekmece |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 12:21 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 177 km S from Büyükçekmece |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Büyükçekmece
Büyükçekmece Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 214 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Büyükçekmece, İstanbul in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Büyükçekmece roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Büyükçekmece in 2017. A total of 55 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Büyükçekmece that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Büyükçekmece in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Büyükçekmece 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 | 197 | 92.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 7.01% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.93% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Büyükçekmece
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Büyükçekmece occurred on Jun 12, 2017 15:28 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 300 kilometers (186 mi) south-west of Büyükçekmece, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Büyükçekmece in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1999 03:01, 112 kilometers (70 mi) south-west of Büyükçekmece. It is the strongest earthquake near Büyükçekmece in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Büyükçekmece, 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 Büyükçekmece.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2017 15:28 (Istanbul) |
M 6.3 | 300 km SW from Büyükçekmece |
| Nov 23, 2022 04:08 (Istanbul) |
M 6.1 | 203 km E from Büyükçekmece |
| Sep 26, 2019 13:59 (Istanbul) |
M 5.7 | 39 km WSW from Büyükçekmece |
| Jan 22, 2020 22:22 (Istanbul) |
M 5.6 | 226 km SSW from Büyükçekmece |
| Feb 12, 2017 16:48 (Istanbul) |
M 5.3 | 264 km SW from Büyükçekmece |
| Feb 6, 2017 06:51 (Istanbul) |
M 5.3 | 266 km SW from Büyükçekmece |
| Feb 7, 2017 05:24 (Istanbul) |
M 5.3 | 268 km SW from Büyükçekmece |
| Jun 26, 2020 10:21 (Istanbul) |
M 5.2 | 257 km SSW from Büyükçekmece |
| Feb 6, 2017 13:58 (Istanbul) |
M 5.2 | 267 km SW from Büyükçekmece |
| Aug 31, 2021 14:04 (Istanbul) |
M 5.1 | 259 km SSE from Büyükçekmece |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Büyükçekmece
Nearest earthquakes from Büyükçekmece
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Büyükçekmece, İstanbul. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2015 17:45 (Istanbul) |
M 4.4 | 22 km SE from Büyükçekmece |
| Jan 11, 2020 16:37 (Istanbul) |
M 4.9 | 31 km WSW from Büyükçekmece |
| Sep 28, 2019 14:03 (Istanbul) |
M 4.0 | 33 km WSW from Büyükçekmece |
| Sep 26, 2019 13:59 (Istanbul) |
M 5.7 | 39 km WSW from Büyükçekmece |
| Sep 26, 2019 14:26 (Istanbul) |
M 4.4 | 38 km WSW from Büyükçekmece |
| Sep 26, 2019 23:20 (Istanbul) |
M 4.3 | 40 km SW from Büyükçekmece |
| Sep 26, 2019 23:02 (Istanbul) |
M 4.5 | 40 km WSW from Büyükçekmece |
| Sep 24, 2019 11:00 (Istanbul) |
M 4.9 | 41 km WSW from Büyükçekmece |
| Sep 24, 2020 16:38 (Istanbul) |
M 4.4 | 45 km WSW from Büyükçekmece |
| Dec 17, 2023 23:53 (Istanbul) |
M 4.2 | 51 km SE from Büyükçekmece |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Büyükçekmece
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Büyükçekmece.
When was the last earthquake in Büyükçekmece, İstanbul?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Büyükçekmece on the evening of March 30, 2025 at 19:38 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 239km southwest of Büyükçekmece at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Büyükçekmece, İstanbul in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Büyükçekmece, İstanbul?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Büyükçekmece on the night of August 17, 1999 at 03:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 112km east-southeast of Büyükçekmece at a depth of 17km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Büyükçekmece since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Büyükçekmece, İstanbul?
In the past 10 years, 214 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Büyükçekmece. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
