Earthquakes in Turkey

0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.3

Earthquake Map

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.96°, 35.24°

Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)

Dataset at a glance — Turkey

Over the past 30 days, Turkey has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km). 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 2 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. All 1 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.

Leading the list is a magnitude 4.3 event near 13 km SSE of Nurdağı, Turkey at 10.0 km depth, which drew 2 felt reports from the public.

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
2026-06-12 2026-06-12 21:08:48 UTC	4.3mb	13 km SSE of Nurdağı, Turkey 37.067°, 36.810°	10.0 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 12, 2026 at 21:08 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 13 km SSE of Nurdağı, Turkey. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 37.067°, 36.810°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 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

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Earthquake Statistics

Last 24 Hours0

Last 30 Days1

2026 (M2.5+)30

Largest (30 Days)

M4.3

13 km SSE of Nurdağı, Turkey

2026-06-12

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 30 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.

Seismic Activity in Turkey

Over the past 30 days, there have been 1 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.3 event near 13 km SSE of Nurdağı, Turkey.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many earthquakes occur in Turkey?

In the past 30 days, 1 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 4.3 event that occurred 13 km SSE of Nurdağı, Turkey.

How can I prepare for earthquakes in 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.