Latest earthquakes near Istanbul, İstanbul today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Istanbul? If an earthquake is happening right now near Istanbul (also known as İstanbul), it will show up within minutes.
Istanbul Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 224 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Istanbul, İstanbul in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Istanbul roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Istanbul in 2017. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Istanbul 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 Istanbul in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Istanbul 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 | 208 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 6.7% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Istanbul
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Istanbul occurred on Nov 23, 2022 04:08 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 172 kilometers (107 mi) east of Istanbul, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Istanbul in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1999 03:01, 82 kilometers (51 mi) east of Istanbul. It is the strongest earthquake near Istanbul 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 Istanbul, 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 Istanbul.
Nearest earthquakes from Istanbul
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Istanbul, 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 Istanbul.
When was the last earthquake in Istanbul, İstanbul?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Istanbul on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 11:04 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 179km east-southeast of Istanbul at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Istanbul, İstanbul in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Istanbul, İstanbul?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Istanbul on the night of August 17, 1999 at 03:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 82km east-southeast of Istanbul at a depth of 17km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Istanbul since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Istanbul, İstanbul?
In the past 10 years, 224 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Istanbul. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
