
Ankara
Earthquakes in Ankara
Latest earthquakes in Ankara (Republic of Türkiye), the strongest recorded, statistics and nearby places.
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
Light rain (1–5 mm)
Moderate rain (5–10 mm)
Heavy rain (10–25 mm)
Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Very low lightning
Low lightning
Moderate lightning
High lightning
Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Wildfires
Floods
Storms
Volcanoes
Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Ankara
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Ankara
Ankara has recorded 129 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M6.0 in 2000.
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129 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M6.0.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 51 km N of Cubuk, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 64 km SSE of Ankara, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 59 km SSE of Ankara, Republic of Türkiye | 8.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 57 km SSE of Ankara, Republic of Türkiye | 5.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 46 km NNE of Cankaya, Republic of Türkiye | 5.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 47 km SSW of Goelbasi, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 57 km SSE of Ankara, Republic of Türkiye | 13.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 39 km N of Cubuk, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 72 km SSE of Cankaya, Republic of Türkiye | 11.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 50 km N of Cubuk, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 60 km SSE of Ankara, Republic of Türkiye | 13.6 km | |
| 4.7 | 7 km E of Polatli, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 54 km SSE of Ankara, Republic of Türkiye | 4.4 km | |
| 4.5 | 47 km S of Ankara, Republic of Türkiye | 14.9 km | |
| 4.5 | 55 km SSE of Ankara, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2021 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2020 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2019 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 2016 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2015 | 2 | M4.0 |
| 2010 | 2 | M4.0 |
| 2008 | 10 | M4.9 |
| 2007 | 8 | M5.7 |
| 2006 | 13 | M4.3 |
| 2005 | 21 | M5.3 |
| 2004 | 15 | M4.3 |
| 2003 | 3 | M4.1 |
| 2002 | 4 | M4.2 |
| 2001 | 2 | M3.5 |
| 2000 | 8 | M6.0 |
| 1999 | 15 | M4.9 |
| 1998 | 3 | M3.6 |
| 1996 | 2 | M3.6 |
| 1995 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1994 | 3 | M3.9 |
| 1993 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1991 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1987 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1986 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1985 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 1983 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1982 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1978 | 1 | M4.9 |