Latest earthquakes near İzmit, Kocaeli today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near İzmit, Kocaeli, Türkiye, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in İzmit? If an earthquake is happening right now near İzmit, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 05:24 Istanbul) |
M 2.5 | 88 km WSW from İzmit |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 04:43 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 104 km SW from İzmit |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 10:28 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 224 km SSE from İzmit |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 04:55 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 110 km SSW from İzmit |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 03:07 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 232 km W from İzmit |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 10:34 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 251 km WSW from İzmit |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 13:07 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 206 km SW from İzmit |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 00:56 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 66 km SW from İzmit |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 02:26 Istanbul) |
M 2.9 | 214 km W from İzmit |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 11:12 Istanbul) |
M 2.5 | 258 km SSE from İzmit |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 06:35 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 235 km W from İzmit |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 02:02 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 56 km W from İzmit |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 12:11 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 208 km SW from İzmit |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 14:57 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 134 km SW from İzmit |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 13:19 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 220 km SW from İzmit |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 07:35 Istanbul) |
M 3.6 | 132 km SW from İzmit |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 00:53 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 167 km WSW from İzmit |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 06:28 Istanbul) |
M 2.6 | 251 km WSW from İzmit |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 12:21 Istanbul) |
M 2.0 | 209 km SW from İzmit |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 12:11 Istanbul) |
M 2.2 | 252 km S from İzmit |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 01:56 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 245 km WSW from İzmit |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 00:05 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 230 km WSW from İzmit |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 14:07 Istanbul) |
M 2.4 | 194 km SSW from İzmit |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 08:19 Istanbul) |
M 2.3 | 101 km WSW from İzmit |
| 16 days ago (Mar 13 19:29 Istanbul) |
M 2.1 | 206 km WSW from İzmit |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near İzmit
İzmit Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of İzmit, Kocaeli in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near İzmit roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near İzmit in 2020. A total of 40 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of İzmit 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 İzmit in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near İzmit 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 | 162 | 93.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 5.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near İzmit
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near İzmit 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 İzmit in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1999 03:01, 6 kilometers (4 mi) east of İzmit. It is the strongest earthquake near İzmit 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 İzmit, 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 İzmit.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2022 04:08 (Istanbul) |
M 6.1 | 89 km E from İzmit |
| Sep 26, 2019 13:59 (Istanbul) |
M 5.7 | 150 km W from İzmit |
| Jan 22, 2020 22:22 (Istanbul) |
M 5.6 | 259 km SW from İzmit |
| Jun 26, 2020 10:21 (Istanbul) |
M 5.2 | 286 km SW from İzmit |
| Oct 15, 2016 11:18 (Istanbul) |
M 5.1 | 174 km NNE from İzmit |
| May 27, 2017 18:53 (Istanbul) |
M 5.1 | 285 km SW from İzmit |
| Dec 4, 2023 10:42 (Istanbul) |
M 5.1 | 98 km WSW from İzmit |
| Aug 31, 2021 14:04 (Istanbul) |
M 5.1 | 193 km S from İzmit |
| Apr 21, 2017 16:09 (Istanbul) |
M 5.0 | 234 km SSW from İzmit |
| Feb 6, 2023 04:59 (Istanbul) |
M 5.0 | 285 km SE from İzmit |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near İzmit
Nearest earthquakes from İzmit
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to İzmit, Kocaeli. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2020 07:21 (Istanbul) |
M 4.4 | 59 km W from İzmit |
| Oct 10, 2019 19:52 (Istanbul) |
M 4.3 | 61 km W from İzmit |
| Apr 12, 2019 16:03 (Istanbul) |
M 4.4 | 60 km E from İzmit |
| Jun 25, 2016 08:40 (Istanbul) |
M 4.1 | 61 km W from İzmit |
| Jul 17, 2016 11:55 (Istanbul) |
M 4.2 | 63 km W from İzmit |
| Jun 2, 2019 16:08 (Istanbul) |
M 4.5 | 72 km E from İzmit |
| Dec 17, 2023 23:53 (Istanbul) |
M 4.2 | 73 km W from İzmit |
| Feb 23, 2024 15:14 (Istanbul) |
M 4.0 | 75 km WSW from İzmit |
| Dec 20, 2018 09:34 (Istanbul) |
M 4.3 | 82 km WSW from İzmit |
| Oct 16, 2016 17:11 (Istanbul) |
M 4.3 | 83 km E from İzmit |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from İzmit
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near İzmit.
When was the last earthquake in İzmit, Kocaeli?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near İzmit on the night of March 29, 2025 at 05:24 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 88km west-southwest of İzmit at a depth of 6km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near İzmit, Kocaeli in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near İzmit, Kocaeli?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near İzmit on the night of August 17, 1999 at 03:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 6km west-southwest of İzmit at a depth of 17km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near İzmit since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near İzmit, Kocaeli?
In the past 10 years, 173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from İzmit. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
