Latest earthquakes near Sultangazi, İstanbul today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sultangazi, İstanbul, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sultangazi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sultangazi, it will show up within minutes.
Sultangazi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 213 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sultangazi, İstanbul in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sultangazi roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sultangazi in 2017. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sultangazi 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 Sultangazi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sultangazi 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 | 198 | 92.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 6.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sultangazi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sultangazi occurred on Nov 23, 2022 04:08 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 180 kilometers (112 mi) east of Sultangazi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sultangazi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1999 03:01, 93 kilometers (58 mi) east of Sultangazi. It is the strongest earthquake near Sultangazi 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 Sultangazi, 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 Sultangazi.
Nearest earthquakes from Sultangazi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sultangazi, 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 Sultangazi.
When was the last earthquake in Sultangazi, İstanbul?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Sultangazi on the evening of October 14, 2024 at 20:27 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 78km south of Sultangazi at a depth of 11km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sultangazi, İstanbul in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sultangazi, İstanbul?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sultangazi on the night of August 17, 1999 at 03:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 93km east-southeast of Sultangazi at a depth of 17km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sultangazi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sultangazi, İstanbul?
In the past 10 years, 213 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sultangazi. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
