Latest earthquakes near İzmir, Türkiye today
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Recent İzmir Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near İzmir. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near İzmir and elsewhere.
Nov 3, 2024 08:03PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Sunday Evening in the Aegean Sea near Thessaloníki (Greece).
İzmir Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 728 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of İzmir, Türkiye in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 72 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near İzmir roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near İzmir in 2017. A total of 157 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of İzmir that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of İzmir in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near İzmir 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 | 676 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 49 | 6.73% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near İzmir
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near İzmir occurred on Oct 30, 2020 14:51 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 65 kilometers (40 mi) south-southwest of İzmir, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near İzmir in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 9, 1956 05:11, 221 kilometers (137 mi) south-southwest of İzmir. It is the strongest earthquake near İzmir 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 İzmir, Türkiye 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 İzmir.
Earthquakes by city in İzmir
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in İzmir, Türkiye.
Use this regional İzmir earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ödemiş, Bergama, Menemen, Torbalı, Tire, Urla, Aliağa, Kemalpaşa, Selçuk, Menderes, Çeşme, Seferihisar, Bayındır and Foça.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near İzmir.
When was the last earthquake in İzmir, Türkiye?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near İzmir on the evening of December 3, 2024 at 19:23 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 70km south-east of İzmir at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near İzmir, Türkiye in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near İzmir, Türkiye?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near İzmir on the night of July 9, 1956 at 05:11 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 221km south-southwest of İzmir at a depth of 20km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near İzmir since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near İzmir, Türkiye?
In the past 10 years, 728 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from İzmir. This averages to 73 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
