Latest earthquakes near Sancaktepe, İstanbul today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sancaktepe, İstanbul, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sancaktepe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sancaktepe, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 7 hours ago (Mar 30 19:38 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 283 km WSW from Sancaktepe |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 05:24 Istanbul) |
M 2.5 | 68 km SSW from Sancaktepe |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 04:43 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 93 km SSW from Sancaktepe |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 10:28 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 277 km SE from Sancaktepe |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 04:55 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 126 km S from Sancaktepe |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 03:07 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 182 km WSW from Sancaktepe |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 10:34 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 211 km SW from Sancaktepe |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 07:24 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 280 km WSW from Sancaktepe |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 13:07 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 192 km SSW from Sancaktepe |
| 5 days ago (Mar 26 00:56 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 82 km SSE from Sancaktepe |
| 6 days ago (Mar 25 02:26 Istanbul) |
M 2.9 | 164 km WSW from Sancaktepe |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 06:35 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 184 km WSW from Sancaktepe |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 02:02 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 32 km S from Sancaktepe |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 12:11 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 192 km SSW from Sancaktepe |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 16:41 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 249 km WSW from Sancaktepe |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 14:57 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 125 km SSW from Sancaktepe |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 13:19 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 202 km SSW from Sancaktepe |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 07:35 Istanbul) |
M 3.6 | 123 km SSW from Sancaktepe |
| 13 days ago (Mar 18 00:53 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 122 km WSW from Sancaktepe |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 06:28 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 204 km WSW from Sancaktepe |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 12:21 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 194 km SSW from Sancaktepe |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 12:11 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 291 km SSE from Sancaktepe |
| 16 days ago (Mar 15 01:56 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 205 km SW from Sancaktepe |
| 16 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 186 km WSW from Sancaktepe |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 14:07 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 208 km S from Sancaktepe |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Sancaktepe
Sancaktepe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 171 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 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sancaktepe roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sancaktepe in 2020. A total of 38 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sancaktepe that year. The strongest had a 5.6 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 | 160 | 93.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 5.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.58% |
| 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 Nov 23, 2022 04:08 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 148 kilometers (92 mi) east of Sancaktepe, at a depth of 10 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) east of Sancaktepe. It is the strongest earthquake near Sancaktepe 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 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2022 04:08 (Istanbul) |
M 6.1 | 148 km E from Sancaktepe |
| Sep 26, 2019 13:59 (Istanbul) |
M 5.7 | 92 km W from Sancaktepe |
| Jan 22, 2020 22:22 (Istanbul) |
M 5.6 | 245 km SSW from Sancaktepe |
| Jun 26, 2020 10:21 (Istanbul) |
M 5.2 | 275 km SSW from Sancaktepe |
| Dec 4, 2023 10:42 (Istanbul) |
M 5.1 | 71 km SSW from Sancaktepe |
| May 27, 2017 18:53 (Istanbul) |
M 5.1 | 275 km SSW from Sancaktepe |
| Oct 15, 2016 11:18 (Istanbul) |
M 5.1 | 183 km NE from Sancaktepe |
| Feb 20, 2019 21:23 (Istanbul) |
M 5.1 | 281 km WSW from Sancaktepe |
| Aug 31, 2021 14:04 (Istanbul) |
M 5.1 | 233 km SSE from Sancaktepe |
| Jan 28, 2020 14:26 (Istanbul) |
M 5.0 | 240 km SSW from Sancaktepe |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2019 19:52 (Istanbul) |
M 4.3 | 31 km S from Sancaktepe |
| Dec 17, 2023 23:53 (Istanbul) |
M 4.2 | 34 km SSW from Sancaktepe |
| Jun 25, 2016 08:40 (Istanbul) |
M 4.1 | 33 km S from Sancaktepe |
| Jul 17, 2016 11:55 (Istanbul) |
M 4.2 | 33 km S from Sancaktepe |
| Mar 8, 2020 07:21 (Istanbul) |
M 4.4 | 32 km S from Sancaktepe |
| Nov 16, 2015 17:45 (Istanbul) |
M 4.4 | 42 km WSW from Sancaktepe |
| Dec 20, 2018 09:34 (Istanbul) |
M 4.3 | 49 km SSW from Sancaktepe |
| Nov 30, 2018 05:36 (Istanbul) |
M 4.2 | 51 km SSW from Sancaktepe |
| Feb 6, 2022 15:07 (Istanbul) |
M 4.2 | 57 km SSW from Sancaktepe |
| Feb 23, 2024 15:14 (Istanbul) |
M 4.0 | 65 km S from Sancaktepe |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Sancaktepe
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sancaktepe.
When was the last earthquake in Sancaktepe, İstanbul?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sancaktepe on the evening of March 30, 2025 at 19:38 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 283km west-southwest of Sancaktepe at a depth of 9km 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, 171 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sancaktepe. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
