Latest earthquakes near İzmir today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near İzmir, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in İzmir? If an earthquake is happening right now near İzmir, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 6 hours ago (Mar 26 21:08 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 250 km SW from İzmir |
| 8 hours ago (Mar 26 18:57 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 58 km SSW from İzmir |
| 10 hours ago (Mar 26 17:11 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 234 km SSW from İzmir |
| 14 hours ago (Mar 26 13:07 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 149 km NE from İzmir |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 26 05:08 Istanbul) |
M 2.8 | 236 km SSW from İzmir |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 26 04:56 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 58 km SSE from İzmir |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 26 03:59 Istanbul) |
M 2.9 | 257 km SSE from İzmir |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 26 03:20 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 234 km SSW from İzmir |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 01:23 Istanbul) |
M 2.8 | 91 km SSW from İzmir |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 00:56 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 289 km NE from İzmir |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 10:21 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 220 km SE from İzmir |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 02:26 Istanbul) |
M 2.9 | 228 km N from İzmir |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 02:14 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 51 km NNW from İzmir |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 01:23 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 51 km NNW from İzmir |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 00:52 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 169 km SSE from İzmir |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 15:52 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 290 km SE from İzmir |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 10:40 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 239 km SW from İzmir |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 08:53 Istanbul) |
M 3.0 | 278 km W from İzmir |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 06:35 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 226 km N from İzmir |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 06:16 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 222 km SSW from İzmir |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 02:32 Istanbul) |
M 3.1 | 232 km SSW from İzmir |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 00:34 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 285 km SE from İzmir |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 23:41 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 156 km ESE from İzmir |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 20:13 Istanbul) |
M 3.4 | 234 km SSW from İzmir |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 12:11 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 148 km NE from İzmir |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near İzmir
İzmir Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1092 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of İzmir in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 109 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near İzmir roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near İzmir in 2025. A total of 379 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of İzmir 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 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 | 1029 | 94.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 60 | 5.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.18% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 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 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near İzmir 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2020 14:51 (Istanbul) |
M 7.0 | 65 km SSW from İzmir |
| Jul 21, 2017 01:31 (Istanbul) |
M 6.6 | 167 km S from İzmir |
| Jun 12, 2017 15:28 (Istanbul) |
M 6.3 | 88 km NW from İzmir |
| Aug 8, 2019 14:25 (Istanbul) |
M 5.9 | 230 km ESE from İzmir |
| Mar 20, 2019 09:34 (Istanbul) |
M 5.7 | 238 km ESE from İzmir |
| Sep 26, 2019 13:59 (Istanbul) |
M 5.7 | 290 km NNE from İzmir |
| Jan 22, 2020 22:22 (Istanbul) |
M 5.6 | 95 km NE from İzmir |
| Aug 1, 2021 07:31 (Istanbul) |
M 5.6 | 225 km S from İzmir |
| Nov 21, 2022 02:24 (Istanbul) |
M 5.5 | 293 km SSW from İzmir |
| Jun 22, 2021 01:14 (Istanbul) |
M 5.5 | 220 km S from İzmir |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near İzmir
Nearest earthquakes from İzmir
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to İzmir. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2022 03:29 (Istanbul) |
M 4.8 | 9 km SE from İzmir |
| Jan 25, 2019 23:20 (Istanbul) |
M 4.2 | 25 km NNW from İzmir |
| Oct 28, 2018 11:15 (Istanbul) |
M 4.0 | 34 km SW from İzmir |
| Oct 28, 2018 09:18 (Istanbul) |
M 4.0 | 34 km SW from İzmir |
| May 19, 2021 14:14 (Istanbul) |
M 4.6 | 38 km SSW from İzmir |
| Dec 25, 2017 08:13 (Istanbul) |
M 4.6 | 40 km WNW from İzmir |
| May 19, 2021 14:18 (Istanbul) |
M 4.2 | 39 km SSW from İzmir |
| Jul 16, 2020 21:09 (Istanbul) |
M 4.5 | 41 km W from İzmir |
| Feb 27, 2023 21:22 (Istanbul) |
M 4.1 | 42 km NW from İzmir |
| Apr 2, 2017 08:32 (Istanbul) |
M 4.2 | 44 km ENE from İzmir |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from İzmir
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near İzmir.
When was the last earthquake in İzmir?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near İzmir on the evening of March 26, 2025 at 21:08 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 250km southwest of İzmir at a depth of 21km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near İzmir in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near İzmir?
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?
In the past 10 years, 1092 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from İzmir. This averages to 109 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
