Mersin
Mersin: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Mersin (Republic of Türkiye) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event6.7 km²37 h ago22 km SW of Silifke, 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)
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
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Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Mersin
- 37 h agoWildfire near Silifke, Republic of Türkiye – active6.7 km² · 22 km SW of Silifke, Republic of Türkiye
- 107 days agoWildfire near Bozyazi, Republic of Türkiye3.4 km² · 43 km E of Bozyazi, Republic of Türkiye
- 4.2298 days agoM4.2 earthquake near Erdemli, Republic of Türkiye19 km SW of Erdemli, Republic of Türkiye
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Mersin
Mersin has recorded 52 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1980. The strongest was M4.9 in 2015.
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 6.7 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
52 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1980. The strongest was M4.9.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 19 km SW of Erdemli, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 40 km S of Tarsus, Republic of Türkiye | 29.6 km | |
| 4.5 | 64 km SSW of Mersin, Republic of Türkiye | 5.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 26 km W of Mersin, Republic of Türkiye | 9.8 km | |
| 4.4 | 28 km N of Tarsus, Republic of Türkiye | 33.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 67 km SSE of Silifke, Republic of Türkiye | 33.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 10 km SW of Tarsus, Republic of Türkiye | 33.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 66 km SSW of Mersin, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 28 km NW of Mersin, Republic of Türkiye | 5.4 km | |
| 4.2 | 19 km SW of Erdemli, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 33 km SE of Silifke, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 30 km NNW of Mersin, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 27 km W of Mersin, Republic of Türkiye | 8.2 km | |
| 4.2 | 9 km WSW of Tarsus, Republic of Türkiye | 33.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 54 km S of Silifke, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 9 km S of Tasucu, Republic of Türkiye | 42.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2025 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2024 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 2023 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2020 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2015 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 2013 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2008 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 2007 | 3 | M3.6 |
| 2006 | 5 | M4.1 |
| 2005 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 2004 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 2003 | 2 | M4.1 |
| 2002 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 2001 | 4 | M4.2 |
| 2000 | 2 | M3.8 |
| 1999 | 2 | M3.7 |
| 1998 | 3 | M4.2 |
| 1996 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 1995 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 1993 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 1992 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 1991 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 1990 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1989 | 3 | M3.9 |
| 1988 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1980 | 1 | M4.2 |
Wildfires
2 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 6.7 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7 km² | 22 km SW of Silifke, Republic of Türkiye | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 43 km E of Bozyazi, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7 km² | 22 km SW of Silifke, Republic of Türkiye | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 43 km E of Bozyazi, Republic of Türkiye | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 1 | 3.4 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 6.7 km² |