Alaca
Alaca: earthquakes and wildfires
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Latest event3.2 km²36 days ago40 km NE of Yozgat, Republic of Türkiye
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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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
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Earthquakes
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Tsunamis
Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Alaca
- 36 days agoWildfire near Yozgat, Republic of Türkiye3.2 km² · 40 km NE of Yozgat, Republic of Türkiye
- 61 days agoWildfire near Sefaatli, Republic of Türkiye3.5 km² · 9 km E of Sefaatli, Republic of Türkiye
- 62 days agoWildfire near Sefaatli, Republic of Türkiye4.1 km² · 16 km E of Sefaatli, Republic of Türkiye
- 63 days agoWildfire near Corum, Republic of Türkiye11 km² · 45 km W of Corum, Republic of Türkiye
- 68 days agoWildfire near Sungurlu, Republic of Türkiye7.4 km² · 37 km NW of Sungurlu, Republic of Türkiye
- 70 days agoWildfire near Cankiri, Republic of Türkiye8.9 km² · 54 km E of Cankiri, Republic of Türkiye
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Alaca
Alaca has recorded 106 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978. The strongest was M5.8 in 1996.
Satellites have detected 11 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 11 km².
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Earthquakes
106 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1978 within 100 km. The strongest was M5.8.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.8 | 17 km SW of Merzifon, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 35 km S of Zile, Republic of Türkiye | 16.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 29 km SE of Corum, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 14 km SW of Yerkoey, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 12 km SSE of Amasya, Republic of Türkiye | 11.1 km | |
| 4.8 | 15 km NW of Corum, Republic of Türkiye | 31.9 km | |
| 4.8 | 18 km SSW of Merzifon, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 49 km SSE of Cankiri, Republic of Türkiye | 25.4 km | |
| 4.8 | 13 km S of Amasya, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 6 km SSE of Corum, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 32 km S of Zile, Republic of Türkiye | 3.8 km | |
| 4.6 | 44 km E of Kirikkale, Republic of Türkiye | 33.0 km | |
| 4.6 | near Amasya, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 47 km NNE of Corum, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2025 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2024 | 6 | M5.6 |
| 2023 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2022 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2021 | 4 | M4.1 |
| 2020 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2018 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2016 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2008 | 6 | M4.4 |
| 2007 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2006 | 6 | M3.6 |
| 2005 | 3 | M4.8 |
| 2004 | 12 | M4.1 |
| 2003 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2002 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2001 | 8 | M4.4 |
| 2000 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 1999 | 4 | M3.9 |
| 1998 | 5 | M4.2 |
| 1997 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1996 | 15 | M5.8 |
| 1993 | 6 | M4.6 |
| 1992 | 4 | M4.9 |
| 1991 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1990 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1988 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1987 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 1985 | 3 | M4.8 |
| 1978 | 1 | M4.7 |
Wildfires
11 major fires since 2026 within 100 km. The largest covered about 11 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 km² | 40 km NE of Yozgat, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.5 km² | 9 km E of Sefaatli, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 4.1 km² | 16 km E of Sefaatli, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 45 km W of Corum, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 7.4 km² | 37 km NW of Sungurlu, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 8.9 km² | 54 km E of Cankiri, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 6.2 km² | 19 km ENE of Alaca, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 4.2 km² | 55 km ESE of Cankiri, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.0 km² | 55 km E of Cankiri, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 49 km E of Cankiri, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive |
Show all (11)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 km² | 46 km E of Cankiri, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 km² | 45 km W of Corum, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 8.9 km² | 54 km E of Cankiri, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 7.4 km² | 37 km NW of Sungurlu, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 6.2 km² | 19 km ENE of Alaca, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 4.5 km² | 46 km E of Cankiri, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 4.2 km² | 55 km ESE of Cankiri, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 4.1 km² | 16 km E of Sefaatli, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.5 km² | 9 km E of Sefaatli, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 40 km NE of Yozgat, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 49 km E of Cankiri, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive | |
| 3.0 km² | 55 km E of Cankiri, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive |