Latest earthquakes near Kocaeli, Türkiye today
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Kocaeli Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 208 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 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kocaeli roughly every 17 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 | 195 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 5.77% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.48% |
| 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 Aug 17, 1999 03:01, 4 kilometers (2 mi) east of Derince. It is the strongest earthquake near Kocaeli 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 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.
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 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kocaeli on the morning of May 4, 2024 at 06:25 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 40km west-southwest of Gebze at a depth of 16km 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 night of August 17, 1999 at 03:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 4km east-southeast of Derince at a depth of 17km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. 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, 208 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kocaeli. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
