Latest earthquakes near İzmir today

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List of latest earthquakes near İzmir.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 18, 2025 05:01
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 223 km S
from İzmir
Jul 18, 2025 04:16
(Istanbul)
M 3.1 186 km ENE
from İzmir
Jul 18, 2025 03:25
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 188 km ENE
from İzmir
Jul 18, 2025 02:59
(Istanbul)
M 2.6 187 km ENE
from İzmir
Jul 18, 2025 02:48
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 274 km SSE
from İzmir
Jul 17, 2025 23:41
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 202 km N
from İzmir
Jul 17, 2025 22:33
(Istanbul)
M 2.8 266 km S
from İzmir
Jul 17, 2025 19:01
(Istanbul)
M 2.3 144 km NW
from İzmir
Jul 17, 2025 07:46
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 183 km ENE
from İzmir
Jul 17, 2025 02:38
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 130 km NW
from İzmir
Jul 17, 2025 00:22
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 85 km NE
from İzmir
Jul 16, 2025 23:41
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 70 km SSW
from İzmir
Jul 16, 2025 19:09
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 293 km NNE
from İzmir
Jul 16, 2025 18:56
(Istanbul)
M 3.0 242 km SSW
from İzmir
Jul 16, 2025 13:42
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 116 km WNW
from İzmir
Jul 16, 2025 10:46
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 221 km NE
from İzmir
Jul 15, 2025 14:05
(Istanbul)
M 2.6 224 km SSW
from İzmir
Jul 15, 2025 11:46
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 292 km NE
from İzmir
Jul 15, 2025 08:37
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 204 km NW
from İzmir
Jul 15, 2025 07:10
(Istanbul)
M 2.5 181 km NNE
from İzmir
Jul 15, 2025 06:20
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 262 km S
from İzmir
Jul 15, 2025 05:40
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 279 km NE
from İzmir
Jul 15, 2025 05:13
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 291 km NNE
from İzmir
Jul 15, 2025 04:13
(Istanbul)
M 2.9 291 km NNE
from İzmir
Jul 14, 2025 22:10
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 50 km WNW
from İzmir

Map of Latest Earthquakes near İzmir

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.

İzmir Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
114 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Jul 18, 2025 05:01

Average

A total of 1142 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 114 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 437 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of İzmir that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of İzmir with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near İzmir (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1076 94.22%
Mag. 5 62 5.43%
Mag. 6 3 0.26%
Mag. 7 1 0.09%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near İzmir

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7
On Oct 30, 2020 14:51.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Jul 9, 1956 05:11.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Apr 23, 2025 12:49
(Istanbul)
M 6.2 284 km NNE
from İzmir
Aug 8, 2019 14:25
(Istanbul)
M 5.9 230 km ESE
from İzmir
Jun 3, 2025 02:17
(Istanbul)
M 5.8 209 km SSE
from İzmir
Sep 26, 2019 13:59
(Istanbul)
M 5.7 290 km NNE
from İzmir
Mar 20, 2019 09:34
(Istanbul)
M 5.7 238 km ESE
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

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.

List of nearest earthquakes from İzmir.
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
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
May 19, 2021 14:14
(Istanbul)
M 4.6 38 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
Jun 5, 2016 23:26
(Istanbul)
M 4.2 44 km WNW
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 magnitude earthquake hit near İzmir on the night of July 18, 2025 at 05:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 223km south of İzmir at a depth of 7km 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, 1142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from İzmir. This averages to 114 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.