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.
Recent Gebze Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gebze. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gebze and elsewhere.
Oct 27, 2025 10:48PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck near Balıkesir in Türkiye.
Aug 10, 2025 07:53PM
On Sunday Evening a DAMAGING M6.1 Earthquake struck near Balıkesir in Türkiye.
Apr 23, 2025 12:49PM
DAMAGING M6.2 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sea Of Marmara near Istanbul (Türkiye).
Gebze Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 294 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 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gebze roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gebze in 2025. A total of 129 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gebze that year. The strongest had a 6.2 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 | 274 | 93.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 5.44% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.36% |
| 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 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 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) west 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.
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.
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Gebze on the afternoon of December 16, 2025 at 15:40 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 209km west-southwest of Gebze at a depth of 11km under land. 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, 294 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gebze. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
