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Latest quakes in or near Istanbul City, Stambul, Turkey - list, stats and map

Updated: Nov 29, 2023 14:49 GMT -
Find all latest earthquakes in or near Istanbul, Stambul, Turkey, in our list below, updated every minute! Events are often reported within minutes. If you just felt a quake near Istanbul, find out which quakes are happening right now!
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There was one earthquake of magnitude 1.2 in or near Istanbul in the past 24 hours.

Since 2023, Istanbul has had 1816 quakes of magnitudes up to 5.5:

  • 2 quakes above magnitude 5
  • 4 quakes between magnitude 4 and 5
  • 64 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
  • 340 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
  • 1406 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.

Latest today: Mag. 1.2 Earthquake Western Turkey -

Strongest: Mag. 5.5 Earthquake 25 km NE of Sakarya, Turkey -

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Showing all recent or significant quakes since 2023, magnitude 3 or higher in up to 200 km (124 mi) distance (118 out of 1816 quakes, show more):
Date and timeMag
Depth
Nearest volcano (distance)LocationDetailsMap
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Nov 29, 01:52 pm (Istanbul)
(Nov 29, 10:52 GMT)
1.2

7 km
54.109279075629 km (34 mi)Western Turkey More
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 GMT (4 quakes)
Nov 28, 11:11 am (Istanbul)
(Nov 28, 08:11 GMT)
1.9

7 km
69.248641545406 km (43 mi)2.1 km north of Mudanya, Bursa, Turkey More
Nov 28, 06:33 am (GMT +3)
(Nov 28, 03:33 GMT)
3.5

7 km
191.66835051595 km (119 mi)21 km south of Balikesir, Balıkesir, Turkey
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Nov 28, 03:19 am (GMT +3)
(Nov 28, 00:19 GMT)
1.4

7.3 km
114.6131508783 km (71 mi)Marmara Denizi - [13.59 Km] Süleymanpaşa (Tekirdağ) More
Nov 28, 03:13 am (Istanbul)
(Nov 28, 00:13 GMT)
2.0

9.7 km
103.8829422133 km (65 mi)29 km southeast of Rodoscuk, Tekirdağ, Turkey More
Monday, November 27, 2023 GMT (3 quakes)
Nov 27, 02:03 pm (Istanbul)
(Nov 27, 11:03 GMT)
1.2

7 km
198.67014541822 km (123 mi)Hisarcık (Kütahya) More
Nov 27, 12:02 pm (Istanbul)
(Nov 27, 09:02 GMT)
1.0
72.864622627066 km (45 mi)Turkey: GEMIC-ORHANGAZI (BURSA) More
Nov 27, 07:43 am (Istanbul)
(Nov 27, 04:43 GMT)
1.7

7.2 km
191.90649932383 km (119 mi)Bigadiç İlçesi, Balıkesir, Turkey More
Sunday, November 26, 2023 GMT (3 quakes)
Nov 27, 12:03 am (Istanbul)
(Nov 26, 21:03 GMT)
1.9

10.9 km
70.303938364731 km (44 mi)5.3 km southeast of Orhangazi, Bursa, Turkey More
Nov 26, 18:10 GMT
1.7

7.2 km
139.73532769135 km (87 mi)Marmara Denizi - [06.53 Km] Marmara (Balıkesir) More
Nov 26, 05:06 pm (Istanbul)
(Nov 26, 14:06 GMT)
1.2

7.1 km
191.4509634376 km (119 mi)Bigadiç (Balıkesir) More
Friday, November 24, 2023 GMT (4 quakes)
Nov 24, 03:12 pm (Istanbul)
(Nov 24, 12:12 GMT)
1.3

7 km
150.52892344921 km (94 mi)Bozüyük (Bilecik) More
Nov 24, 11:45 GMT
2.0

7.3 km
40.161174698813 km (25 mi)8.7 km northwest of Yalova, Turkey More
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About these data
Estimated combined seismic energy released: 1.4 x 1013 joules (3.9 gigawatt hours, equivalent to 3355 tons of TNT or 0.2 atomic bombs!) | about seismic energy
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Earthquake statistics

Number of recent quakes in or near Istanbul, Stambul, Turkey, by magnitude

7 days
30 days
90 days
365 days
Mag
 
Number of quakes (30 in total as 100%)
7+
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no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
-
no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
-
no quakes Mag 4 or higher
3+
1 quake
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (3.33%)
2+
2 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (6.67%)
below M2
27 quakes
(90%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (188 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
-
no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
1 quake
betw. Mag 4 - 5 (0.53%)
3+
4 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (2.13%)
2+
26 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (13.83%)
below M2
157 quakes
(83.51%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (623 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
1 quake
betw. Mag 5 - 6 (0.16%)
4+
1 quake
betw. Mag 4 - 5 (0.16%)
3+
9 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (1.44%)
2+
69 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (11.08%)
below M2
543 quakes
(87.16%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (2,408 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
2 quakes
betw. Mag 5 - 6 (0.08%)
4+
7 quakes
betw. Mag 4 - 5 (0.29%)
3+
81 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (3.36%)
2+
452 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (18.77%)
below M2
1,866 quakes
(77.49%)
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Magnitude distribution and energy released

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Istanbul Earthquake FAQ

When was the latest earthquake in Istanbul?

The last earthquake in Istanbul occurred 4 hours ago: Minor mag. 1.2 earthquake - Western Turkey on Wednesday, Nov 29, 2023 01:52 pm (Istanbul time).

How many quakes were there in Istanbul since 2023?

Since 2023, Istanbul was shaken by 2 quakes of magnitude 5.0 or above, 4 quakes between 4.0 and 5.0, 64 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 340 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. There were also 1406 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel.

What was the strongest quake in Istanbul since 2023?

The strongest earthquake in Istanbul since 2023 occurred 42 weeks ago: Strong mag. 5.5 earthquake - 25 km northeast of Sakarya, Turkey, on Monday, Feb 6, 2023 03:03 pm (Istanbul time).

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