Latest earthquakes near Üsküdar, İstanbul today
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Recent Üsküdar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Üsküdar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Üsküdar and elsewhere.
Apr 23, 2025 03:12PM
Shallow M5.0 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sea Of Marmara near Istanbul (Türkiye).
Apr 23, 2025 12:49PM
DAMAGING M6.2 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sea Of Marmara near Istanbul (Türkiye).
Üsküdar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 228 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Üsküdar, 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 Üsküdar roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Üsküdar in 2017. A total of 48 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Üsküdar 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 Üsküdar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Üsküdar 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 | 91.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 7.89% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.88% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Üsküdar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Üsküdar occurred on Apr 23, 2025 12:49 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 77 kilometers (48 mi) west-southwest of Üsküdar, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Üsküdar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1999 03:01, 78 kilometers (48 mi) west-southwest of Üsküdar. It is the strongest earthquake near Üsküdar 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 Üsküdar, 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 Üsküdar.
Nearest earthquakes from Üsküdar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Üsküdar, 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 Üsküdar.
When was the last earthquake in Üsküdar, İstanbul?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Üsküdar on the afternoon of May 21, 2025 at 15:36 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 196km south of Üsküdar at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Üsküdar, İstanbul in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Üsküdar, İstanbul?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Üsküdar on the night of August 17, 1999 at 03:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 78km east-southeast of Üsküdar at a depth of 17km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Üsküdar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Üsküdar, İstanbul?
In the past 10 years, 228 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Üsküdar. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
