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.
Recent Istanbul Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Istanbul. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Istanbul and elsewhere.
Mar 9, 2026 09:21AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Monday Morning near Merkezefendi 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).
Istanbul Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 331 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 33 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Istanbul roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Istanbul in 2025. A total of 130 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Istanbul 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 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 | 306 | 92.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 6.34% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.21% |
| 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 Apr 23, 2025 12:49 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 67 kilometers (42 mi) west-southwest of Istanbul, at a depth of 13 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) west-southwest of Istanbul. It is the strongest earthquake near Istanbul 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 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 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Istanbul on the afternoon of April 1, 2026 at 14:34 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 252km east of Istanbul at a depth of 7km 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, 331 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Istanbul. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
