Seismic Activity in Turkey
Over the past 30 days, there have been 3 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.3 event near 15 km SSW of Hilvan, Turkey.
Earthquakes in Turkey
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M5.3
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Turkey
Over the past 30 days, Turkey has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 2 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 3 shallow (<70 km). 2 of the epicenters were offshore. 2 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 12 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. All 3 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-09-24 2026-09-24 07:40:58 UTC | 5.3mww | 15 km SSW of Hilvan, Turkey 37.474°, 38.861° | 10.0 km | 10 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 24, 2026 at 07:40 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 15 km SSW of Hilvan, Turkey. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Turkey over the past 30 days. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-21 2026-09-21 01:02:04 UTC | 4.9mww | 26 km SE of Saimbeyli, Turkey 37.814°, 36.299° | 10.0 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded 26 km SE of Saimbeyli, Turkey on September 21, 2026 at 01:02 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-03 2026-09-03 17:11:07 UTC | 4.1mb | 18 km NW of Sulakyurt, Turkey 40.262°, 33.547° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 18 km NW of Sulakyurt, Turkey with origin time 17:11 UTC on September 3, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days3
2026 (M2.5+)39
Largest (30 Days)
M5.3
15 km SSW of Hilvan, Turkey
2026-09-24
Largest in 2026
M5.4
20 km NNW of Sincik, Turkey
2026-05-20
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Turkey
Turkey sits on multiple active fault systems including the North Anatolian Fault. The country experiences frequent destructive earthquakes.
Turkey Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Turkey has recorded 39 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Turkey in 2026 was a magnitude 5.4 event near Sincik, Turkey.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Turkey?
In the past 30 days, 3 earthquakes have been recorded in the Turkey region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Turkey?
The largest recent earthquake in the Turkey area was a magnitude 5.3 event that occurred 15 km SSW of Hilvan, Turkey.
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