Latest earthquakes near Sancaktepe, İstanbul today
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Recent Sancaktepe Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sancaktepe. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sancaktepe and elsewhere.
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).
Sancaktepe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 294 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sancaktepe, İstanbul in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sancaktepe roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sancaktepe in 2025. A total of 129 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sancaktepe 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 Sancaktepe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sancaktepe 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 | 274 | 93.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 5.44% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sancaktepe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sancaktepe occurred on Apr 23, 2025 12:49 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 90 kilometers (56 mi) west-southwest of Sancaktepe, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sancaktepe in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1999 03:01, 60 kilometers (37 mi) west-southwest of Sancaktepe. It is the strongest earthquake near Sancaktepe 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 Sancaktepe, 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 Sancaktepe.
Nearest earthquakes from Sancaktepe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sancaktepe, 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 Sancaktepe.
When was the last earthquake in Sancaktepe, İstanbul?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sancaktepe on the morning of February 16, 2026 at 06:15 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 197km south of Sancaktepe at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sancaktepe, İstanbul in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sancaktepe, İstanbul?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sancaktepe on the night of August 17, 1999 at 03:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 60km east-southeast of Sancaktepe at a depth of 17km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sancaktepe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sancaktepe, İstanbul?
In the past 10 years, 294 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sancaktepe. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
