Recent earthquakes near Ankara
Ankara sits on the central Anatolian plateau, away from the most active segments of the North Anatolian and East Anatolian faults that ring the region. Its seismic hazard is lower than Turkey's coastal and eastern cities, though regional faults can still produce felt earthquakes. Large events elsewhere in Turkey are often felt in the capital. In the past 24 hours, Ankara has recorded no earthquakes above the reporting threshold.
Counts include M2.5+ events — the smallest size USGS reports consistently worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ankara get earthquakes?
Ankara experiences earthquakes less frequently and less severely than Turkey's coastal or eastern cities, because it lies in the interior of the Anatolian Plate rather than on its most active boundary faults. Smaller local faults still generate occasional felt quakes.
Is Ankara on a major fault line?
Ankara is not built directly on the North Anatolian or East Anatolian faults, which pass well to the north and southeast. Several smaller regional faults exist nearby, giving the city a moderate rather than extreme hazard level.
Has Ankara had a major earthquake?
Ankara has not suffered a great earthquake in modern times comparable to those on Turkey's active boundaries. It mainly feels strong shaking transmitted from larger events elsewhere in the country.
Nearby regions
Live data from the USGS earthquake feeds. Magnitudes and depths are automated readings and may be revised. Not for emergency use.