Latest earthquakes near Gebze, Kocaeli today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gebze, Kocaeli, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gebze? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gebze, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 05:24 Istanbul) |
M 2.5 | 57 km SW from Gebze |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 04:43 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 79 km SSW from Gebze |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 10:28 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 249 km SE from Gebze |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 04:55 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 103 km S from Gebze |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 03:07 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 192 km WSW from Gebze |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 10:34 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 214 km WSW from Gebze |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 07:24 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 290 km WSW from Gebze |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 13:07 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 182 km SW from Gebze |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 00:56 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 58 km S from Gebze |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 02:26 Istanbul) |
M 2.9 | 174 km WSW from Gebze |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 11:12 Istanbul) |
M 2.5 | 281 km SSE from Gebze |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 06:35 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 194 km WSW from Gebze |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 02:02 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 17 km SW from Gebze |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 12:11 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 183 km SW from Gebze |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 16:41 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 262 km W from Gebze |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 14:57 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 111 km SSW from Gebze |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 13:19 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 194 km SW from Gebze |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 07:35 Istanbul) |
M 3.6 | 109 km SSW from Gebze |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 00:53 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 128 km WSW from Gebze |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 06:28 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 212 km WSW from Gebze |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 12:21 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 184 km SW from Gebze |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 12:11 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 265 km SSE from Gebze |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 01:56 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 208 km WSW from Gebze |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 192 km WSW from Gebze |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 14:07 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 187 km S from Gebze |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Gebze
Gebze Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 180 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gebze, Kocaeli in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gebze roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gebze in 2020. A total of 39 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gebze 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 Gebze in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Gebze 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 | 169 | 93.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 5.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gebze
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gebze occurred on Nov 23, 2022 04:08 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 131 kilometers (81 mi) east of Gebze, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gebze in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1999 03:01, 37 kilometers (23 mi) east of Gebze. It is the strongest earthquake near Gebze 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 Gebze, Kocaeli 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 Gebze.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2022 04:08 (Istanbul) |
M 6.1 | 131 km E from Gebze |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Aug 31, 2021 14:04 (Istanbul) |
M 5.1 | 206 km SSE from Gebze |
| Oct 15, 2016 11:18 (Istanbul) |
M 5.1 | 190 km NE from Gebze |
| Apr 21, 2017 16:09 (Istanbul) |
M 5.0 | 228 km S from Gebze |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Gebze
Nearest earthquakes from Gebze
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gebze, Kocaeli. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2019 19:52 (Istanbul) |
M 4.3 | 20 km WSW from Gebze |
| Mar 8, 2020 07:21 (Istanbul) |
M 4.4 | 20 km WSW from Gebze |
| Jun 25, 2016 08:40 (Istanbul) |
M 4.1 | 21 km WSW from Gebze |
| Jul 17, 2016 11:55 (Istanbul) |
M 4.2 | 23 km WSW from Gebze |
| Dec 17, 2023 23:53 (Istanbul) |
M 4.2 | 32 km WSW from Gebze |
| Dec 20, 2018 09:34 (Istanbul) |
M 4.3 | 44 km WSW from Gebze |
| Nov 30, 2018 05:36 (Istanbul) |
M 4.2 | 46 km WSW from Gebze |
| Feb 6, 2022 15:07 (Istanbul) |
M 4.2 | 49 km SW from Gebze |
| Feb 23, 2024 15:14 (Istanbul) |
M 4.0 | 48 km SSW from Gebze |
| Nov 16, 2015 17:45 (Istanbul) |
M 4.4 | 57 km W from Gebze |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Gebze
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gebze.
When was the last earthquake in Gebze, Kocaeli?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Gebze on the night of March 29, 2025 at 05:24 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 57km southwest of Gebze at a depth of 6km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gebze, Kocaeli in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gebze, Kocaeli?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Gebze on the night of August 17, 1999 at 03:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 37km east of Gebze at a depth of 17km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gebze since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gebze, Kocaeli?
In the past 10 years, 180 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gebze. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
