Samsun
Samsun: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Samsun (Republic of Türkiye) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Samsun
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Samsun
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Samsun
Samsun has recorded 11 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1992. The strongest was M4.8 in 2025.
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 14 km².
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11 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1992. The strongest was M4.8.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 56 km SSW of Samsun, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 27 km N of Samsun, Republic of Türkiye | 6.9 km | |
| 4.3 | 123 km NNE of Bafra, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 142 km N of Samsun, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 50 km S of Samsun, Republic of Türkiye | 9.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 24 km N of Bafra, Republic of Türkiye | 15.0 km | |
| 3.4 | 38 km WSW of Samsun, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 3.1 | 37 km ENE of Bafra, Republic of Türkiye | 26.9 km | |
| 3.1 | 9 km E of Havza, Republic of Türkiye | 6.0 km | |
| 3.0 | 14 km E of Vezirkoeprue, Republic of Türkiye | 5.0 km | |
| 3.0 | 53 km SSW of Samsun, Republic of Türkiye | 7.0 km | |
| 2.9 | 35 km S of Bafra, Republic of Türkiye | 14.0 km | |
| 2.7 | 15 km W of Samsun, Republic of Türkiye | 22.0 km | |
| 2.7 | 17 km WSW of Vezirkoeprue, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2025 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 2024 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2014 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2013 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2005 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 2004 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 1999 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 1998 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 1997 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1992 | 1 | M3.4 |
Wildfires
2 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 14 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 km² | 11 km ESE of Samsun, Republic of Türkiye | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 13 km NNW of Bafra, Republic of Türkiye | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 km² | 11 km ESE of Samsun, Republic of Türkiye | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 13 km NNW of Bafra, Republic of Türkiye | Active |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 1 | 14 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 4.7 km² |