Latest earthquakes near Sakarya, Türkiye today
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Recent Sakarya Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sakarya. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sakarya 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).
Sakarya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 276 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sakarya, Türkiye in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sakarya roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sakarya in 2025. A total of 130 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sakarya 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 Sakarya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sakarya 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 | 258 | 93.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 5.07% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sakarya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sakarya occurred on Apr 23, 2025 12:49 local time (Europe/Istanbul timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 186 kilometers (116 mi) west of Adapazarı, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sakarya in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1999 03:01, 46 kilometers (29 mi) west of Adapazarı. It is the strongest earthquake near Sakarya 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 Sakarya, 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 Sakarya.
Earthquakes by city in Sakarya
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sakarya, Türkiye.
Use this regional Sakarya earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Karasu Mahallesi, Hendek, Karasu, Sapanca, Akyazı, Ferizli, Geyve and Kocaali.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sakarya.
When was the last earthquake in Sakarya, Türkiye?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sakarya on the evening of December 4, 2025 at 23:53 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 278km west of Adapazarı at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sakarya, Türkiye in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sakarya, Türkiye?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sakarya on the night of August 17, 1999 at 03:01 local time (Europe/Istanbul). The center of this earthquake was located 46km west of Adapazarı at a depth of 17km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sakarya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sakarya, Türkiye?
In the past 10 years, 276 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sakarya. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
