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.
Büyükçekmece Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 340 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 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Büyükçekmece roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Büyükçekmece in 2025. A total of 131 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Büyükçekmece 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 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 | 314 | 92.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 6.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.47% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Büyükçekmece.
When was the last earthquake in Büyükçekmece, İstanbul?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Büyükçekmece on the afternoon of August 18, 2026 at 14:02 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 207km south of Büyükçekmece at a depth of 12km 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, 340 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Büyükçekmece. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
