Earthquakes in Türkiye today
Earthquakes in Türkiye and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in Türkiye since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 99 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in Türkiye. The strongest was magnitude 7.8 (December 26, 1939 and February 6, 2023). In the last 10 years there were 119 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 12 a year. The strongest in the last 12 months: M6.0, October 27, 2025.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2023 | 7.8 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | 10 km |
| December 26, 1939 | 7.8 | 20 km NNE of Erzincan, Turkey | 20 km |
| February 1, 1944 | 7.6 | 10 km WNW of Orta, Turkey | 30 km |
| August 17, 1999 | 7.6 | 4 km ESE of Derince, Turkey | 17 km |
| February 6, 2023 | 7.5 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | 7 km |
| November 26, 1943 | 7.5 | 6 km SSE of Ilgaz, Turkey | 20 km |
| March 18, 1953 | 7.3 | 7 km N of Gönen, Turkey | 10 km |
| April 25, 1957 | 7.3 | 34 km S of Sarigerme, Turkey | 35 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in Türkiye today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in Türkiye?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 7.8, on December 26, 1939 and February 6, 2023.
How often are there earthquakes in Türkiye?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 119 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 12 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.