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. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 3 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. All 3 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Leading the list is a magnitude 5.4 event near 19 km N of Sincik, Turkey at 10.0 km depth, which drew 3 felt reports from the public and triggered a green PAGER alert. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 4.2 near 7 km WSW of Yedisu, Turkey, trails by 1.2 magnitude units — a meaningful gap that makes the leader clearly dominant in energy release. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 4.0 earthquake near 28 km E of Malatya, Turkey.
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.
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 hours ago 2026-05-20 06:00:16 UTC | 5.4mww | 19 km N of Sincik, Turkey 38.216°, 38.606° | 10.0 km | 3 | VII | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 20, 2026 at 06:00 UTC, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 19 km N of Sincik, Turkey. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 7.4 (severe). The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Turkey over the past 30 days. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 38.216°, 38.606°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 12:42:41 UTC | 4.0mb | 28 km E of Malatya, Turkey 38.319°, 38.641° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 28 km E of Malatya, Turkey with origin time 12:42 UTC on April 27, 2026. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 38.319°, 38.641°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 05:01:56 UTC | 4.2mb | 7 km WSW of Yedisu, Turkey 39.399°, 40.465° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 7 km WSW of Yedisu, Turkey on April 26, 2026 at 05:01 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 39.399°N, 40.465°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
19 km N of Sincik, Turkey
16 hours ago
19 km N of Sincik, Turkey
16 hours ago
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
Turkey sits on multiple active fault systems including the North Anatolian Fault. The country experiences frequent destructive earthquakes.
In 2026, Turkey has recorded 27 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. As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 1 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 3 in the last 30 days.
Turkey sits on multiple active fault systems including the North Anatolian Fault. The country experiences frequent destructive earthquakes.
Over the past 30 days, there have been 3 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.4 event near 19 km N of Sincik, Turkey.
In the past 30 days, 3 earthquakes have been recorded in the Turkey region. The number varies based on seismic activity in the area.
The largest recent earthquake in the Turkey area was a magnitude 5.4 event that occurred 19 km N of Sincik, Turkey.
Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.
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