Latest earthquakes near Kocaeli, Türkiye today

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List of latest earthquakes near Kocaeli.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 18, 2025 09:51
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 49 km WSW
from Gebze
Jul 18, 2025 04:16
(Istanbul)
M 3.0 176 km SSW
from Gebze
Jul 18, 2025 03:25
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 176 km S
from Gebze
Jul 18, 2025 02:59
(Istanbul)
M 2.6 177 km S
from Gebze
Jul 17, 2025 23:41
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 212 km WSW
from Gebze
Jul 17, 2025 12:45
(Istanbul)
M 2.5 263 km E
from İzmit
Jul 17, 2025 07:46
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 178 km SSW
from Gebze
Jul 17, 2025 00:22
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 248 km SSW
from Gebze
Jul 16, 2025 19:09
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 85 km W
from Gebze
Jul 16, 2025 10:46
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 110 km SSW
from Gebze
Jul 16, 2025 08:30
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 93 km SSE
from İzmit
Jul 15, 2025 11:46
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 39 km SSW
from Gebze
Jul 15, 2025 07:10
(Istanbul)
M 2.5 173 km WSW
from Gebze
Jul 15, 2025 05:40
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 57 km SSW
from Gebze
Jul 15, 2025 05:13
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 90 km W
from Gebze
Jul 15, 2025 04:13
(Istanbul)
M 2.9 90 km W
from Gebze
Jul 14, 2025 23:17
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 167 km ESE
from İzmit
Jul 14, 2025 10:12
(Istanbul)
M 2.1 67 km W
from Gebze
Jul 14, 2025 05:51
(Istanbul)
M 2.4 183 km WSW
from Gebze
Jul 13, 2025 16:35
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 164 km WSW
from Gebze
Jul 13, 2025 15:32
(Istanbul)
M 3.3 234 km SW
from Gebze
Jul 13, 2025 06:34
(Istanbul)
M 3.5 237 km SW
from Gebze
Jul 13, 2025 02:36
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 98 km W
from Gebze
Jul 13, 2025 01:21
(Istanbul)
M 2.0 96 km W
from Gebze
Jul 12, 2025 12:01
(Istanbul)
M 2.2 169 km ESE
from İzmit

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kocaeli

Recent Kocaeli Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kocaeli. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kocaeli and elsewhere.

Kocaeli Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
22 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.4
Jul 18, 2025 09:51

Average

A total of 221 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 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kocaeli roughly every 16 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Kocaeli (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 206 93.21%
Mag. 5 13 5.88%
Mag. 6 2 0.9%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Kocaeli

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.2
On Apr 23, 2025 12:49.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.6
On Feb 1, 1944 06:22.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kocaeli occurred on Apr 23, 2025 12:49 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 104 kilometers (65 mi) west of Gebze, at a depth of 13 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) west 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Kocaeli.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 23, 2025 12:49
(Istanbul)
M 6.2 104 km W
from Gebze
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
Apr 23, 2025 12:51
(Istanbul)
M 5.3 93 km W
from Gebze
Jun 26, 2020 10:21
(Istanbul)
M 5.2 264 km SSW
from Gebze
Aug 31, 2021 14:04
(Istanbul)
M 5.1 206 km SSE
from Gebze
Dec 4, 2023 10:42
(Istanbul)
M 5.1 64 km SW
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

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 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kocaeli on the morning of July 18, 2025 at 09:51 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 49km west-southwest of Gebze at a depth of 5km 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, 221 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kocaeli. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.