Yozgat
Yozgat: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Yozgat (Republic of Türkiye) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Yozgat
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Yozgat
- 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
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Yozgat
Yozgat has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1992. The strongest was M5.0 in 2016.
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 4.1 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
5 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1992. The strongest was M5.0.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 14 km SW of Yerkoey, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 31 km WNW of Cayiralan, Republic of Türkiye | 5.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 49 km ENE of Sorgun, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 3.4 | 23 km S of Sorgun, Republic of Türkiye | 10.0 km | |
| 3.0 | near Kadisehri, Republic of Türkiye | 8.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2016 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2002 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2001 | 1 | M3.0 |
| 1992 | 1 | M3.4 |
Wildfires
3 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 4.1 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 |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |