Latest earthquakes near Esenyurt, İstanbul today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Esenyurt, İstanbul, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Esenyurt? If an earthquake is happening right now near Esenyurt, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Esenyurt Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Esenyurt. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Esenyurt and elsewhere.
Oct 27, 2025 10:48PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck near Balıkesir in Türkiye.
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).
Esenyurt Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 325 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Esenyurt, İstanbul in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Esenyurt roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Esenyurt in 2025. A total of 129 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Esenyurt 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 Esenyurt in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Esenyurt 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 | 300 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 6.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.23% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Esenyurt
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Esenyurt occurred on Apr 23, 2025 12:49 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 46 kilometers (29 mi) west-southwest of Esenyurt, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Esenyurt in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1999 03:01, 104 kilometers (65 mi) west-southwest of Esenyurt. It is the strongest earthquake near Esenyurt 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 Esenyurt, 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 Esenyurt.
Nearest earthquakes from Esenyurt
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Esenyurt, 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 Esenyurt.
When was the last earthquake in Esenyurt, İstanbul?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Esenyurt on the evening of December 14, 2025 at 21:37 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 207km south of Esenyurt at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Esenyurt, İstanbul in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Esenyurt, İstanbul?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Esenyurt on the night of August 17, 1999 at 03:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 104km east-southeast of Esenyurt at a depth of 17km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Esenyurt since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Esenyurt, İstanbul?
In the past 10 years, 325 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Esenyurt. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
