Latest earthquakes near Kocaeli, Türkiye today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kocaeli, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kocaeli? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kocaeli, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours ago (Mar 26 13:07 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 182 km SW from Gebze |
| 20 hours ago (Mar 26 00:56 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 58 km S from Gebze |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 02:26 Istanbul) |
M 2.9 | 174 km WSW from Gebze |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 11:12 Istanbul) |
M 2.5 | 281 km SSE from Gebze |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 06:35 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 194 km WSW from Gebze |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:02 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 17 km SW from Gebze |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 12:11 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 183 km SW from Gebze |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 16:41 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 262 km W from Gebze |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 14:57 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 111 km SSW from Gebze |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 13:19 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 194 km SW from Gebze |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 07:35 Istanbul) |
M 3.6 | 109 km SSW from Gebze |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 00:53 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 128 km WSW from Gebze |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 06:28 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 212 km WSW from Gebze |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 12:21 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 184 km SW from Gebze |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 12:11 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 265 km SSE from Gebze |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 01:56 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 208 km WSW from Gebze |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 192 km WSW from Gebze |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 14:07 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 187 km S from Gebze |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 08:19 Istanbul) |
M 2.3 | 67 km SW from Gebze |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 19:29 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 166 km WSW from Gebze |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 14:09 Istanbul) |
M 3.3 | 188 km S from Gebze |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 08:34 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 36 km WSW from Gebze |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 08:24 Istanbul) |
M 2.7 | 38 km WSW from Gebze |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 02:08 Istanbul) |
M 2.8 | 293 km SSW from Gebze |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 17:41 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 243 km SSW from Gebze |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kocaeli
Kocaeli Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 192 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kocaeli, Türkiye in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kocaeli roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kocaeli in 2020. A total of 41 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kocaeli that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kocaeli in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kocaeli 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 | 180 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 5.73% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kocaeli
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kocaeli occurred on Nov 23, 2022 04:08 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 89 kilometers (55 mi) east of İzmit, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kocaeli in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Feb 1, 1944 06:22, 259 kilometers (161 mi) east of İzmit. It is the strongest earthquake near Kocaeli 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 Kocaeli, 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 Kocaeli.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2022 04:08 (Istanbul) |
M 6.1 | 89 km E from İzmit |
| Sep 26, 2019 13:59 (Istanbul) |
M 5.7 | 108 km W from Gebze |
| Jan 22, 2020 22:22 (Istanbul) |
M 5.6 | 235 km SW from Gebze |
| Jun 26, 2020 10:21 (Istanbul) |
M 5.2 | 264 km SSW from Gebze |
| Oct 15, 2016 11:18 (Istanbul) |
M 5.1 | 190 km NE from Gebze |
| Feb 20, 2019 21:23 (Istanbul) |
M 5.1 | 285 km WSW from Gebze |
| May 27, 2017 18:53 (Istanbul) |
M 5.1 | 264 km SSW from Gebze |
| Dec 4, 2023 10:42 (Istanbul) |
M 5.1 | 64 km SW from Gebze |
| Aug 31, 2021 14:04 (Istanbul) |
M 5.1 | 206 km SSE from Gebze |
| Feb 6, 2023 04:59 (Istanbul) |
M 5.0 | 285 km SE from İzmit |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Kocaeli
Earthquakes by city in Kocaeli
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kocaeli, Türkiye.
Use this regional Kocaeli earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Körfez, Gölcük and Karamürsel.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kocaeli.
When was the last earthquake in Kocaeli, Türkiye?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kocaeli on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 13:07 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 182km southwest of Gebze at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kocaeli, Türkiye in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kocaeli, Türkiye?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kocaeli on the morning of February 1, 1944 at 06:22 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 259km east of İzmit at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kocaeli since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kocaeli, Türkiye?
In the past 10 years, 192 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kocaeli. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
