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Turkey – Earthquakes

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Quakes this month
1809
Latest UTC: 2026-01-15 03:55:34
Strongest
M6.2
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Year rank
#2
1809 quakes in 2026 · out of 2 countries
Averages
M1.67 · 8 km
Avg this month: M1.56

About earthquakes in this country – Turkey

The latest recorded earthquake in Turkey was on 2026-01-15 at 03:55 UTC in Kale with magnitude M2.2.

In the current month, 1809 earthquakes were recorded in Turkey with an average magnitude of 1.56.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Balıkesir (451), followed by Kahramanmaraş (77).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Turkey reached magnitude M6.2 on 2025-04-23.

In 2026, 3% of events were M≥3 and 0% were M≥5.

Strongest – Turkey

Open event
M6.2 —
UTC: 2025-04-23 09:49:11 UTC

Map – Turkey

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Turkey.

Last 30 earthquakes – Turkey

Magnitude
Place
Time (UTC)
Link
M2.2
Kale
2026-01-15 03:55:34 UTC
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M2.5
Kale
2026-01-15 02:41:45 UTC
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M1.7
Düzce · Çilimli
2026-01-15 02:33:58 UTC
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M1.8
Balıkesir · Sındırgı
2026-01-15 02:18:49 UTC
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M2.3
Balıkesir · Sındırgı
2026-01-15 02:18:48 UTC
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M0.8
Simav
2026-01-15 02:17:49 UTC
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M1.5
Kahramanmaraş · Andırın
2026-01-15 01:59:50 UTC
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M2.1
Kütahya · Gediz
2026-01-15 01:51:04 UTC
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M2.0
Kütahya · Gediz
2026-01-15 01:51:03 UTC
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M1.4
Simav
2026-01-15 01:47:20 UTC
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M1.4
Simav
2026-01-15 01:47:19 UTC
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M1.3
Simav
2026-01-15 01:46:37 UTC
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M0.8
Balıkesir · Sındırgı
2026-01-15 01:25:08 UTC
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M0.7
Balıkesir · Sındırgı
2026-01-15 01:22:09 UTC
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M1.6
Balıkesir · Sındırgı
2026-01-15 01:20:40 UTC
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M1.5
Balıkesir · Sındırgı
2026-01-15 01:10:05 UTC
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M0.7
Afyonkarahisar · Bolvadin
2026-01-15 01:04:59 UTC
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M1.0
Balıkesir · Sındırgı
2026-01-15 00:54:55 UTC
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M0.9
Balıkesir · Sındırgı
2026-01-15 00:53:43 UTC
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M1.4
Kayseri · Yahyalı
2026-01-15 00:47:16 UTC
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M1.2
Balıkesir · Sındırgı
2026-01-15 00:43:01 UTC
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M0.9
Bigadiç
2026-01-15 00:39:10 UTC
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M1.3
Balıkesir · Sındırgı
2026-01-15 00:37:50 UTC
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M1.3
Balıkesir · Sındırgı
2026-01-15 00:26:51 UTC
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M1.3
Balıkesir · Sındırgı
2026-01-15 00:26:50 UTC
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M2.0
Adana · Aladağ
2026-01-15 00:14:20 UTC
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M1.0
Adana · Saimbeyli
2026-01-15 00:04:37 UTC
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M3.0
Balıkesir · Sındırgı
2026-01-14 23:55:33 UTC
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M3.1
Balıkesir · Sındırgı
2026-01-14 23:55:33 UTC
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M1.2
Bingöl · Karlıova
2026-01-14 23:51:23 UTC
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FAQ – Turkey

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Turkey?
The newest entry in our database for Turkey is dated 2026-01-15 03:55:34 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Turkey?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Turkey reached magnitude M6.2.
How is magnitude different from depth?
Magnitude describes the size/energy released by an earthquake. Depth (in km) indicates how deep below the surface the rupture occurred. Both factors influence how the event is felt at the surface.
Are the country statistics “all-time” or limited to a time range?
The KPIs on this page are calculated from all available entries in our database for Turkey (all-time).
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data and geocoding quality. Some providers publish detailed locality fields (city/state/village), while others only provide a general place label.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the “Country history” page for Turkey to explore earthquake activity with filters (magnitude, depth, date range).

Country history – Turkey

Explore earthquake history with filters (magnitude, depth, date range).

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