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.
Esenyurt Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 231 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 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Esenyurt roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Esenyurt in 2017. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Esenyurt that year. The strongest had a 5.3 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 | 214 | 92.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 6.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.87% |
| 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 May 24, 2014 12:25 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) west-southwest of Esenyurt, at a depth of 6 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 124 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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Esenyurt on the evening of May 17, 2024 at 21:28 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 73km west-southwest of Esenyurt at a depth of 11km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. 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, 231 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Esenyurt. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
