Recent earthquakes near İzmir
İzmir sits in western Turkey's Aegean region, an area of active crustal extension crisscrossed by normal faults, near the boundary between the Anatolian and Aegean domains. Offshore faults in the Aegean Sea can produce strong earthquakes and local tsunamis. The October 2020 Aegean Sea earthquake (M7.0) struck offshore and caused deadly building collapses in İzmir. In the past 24 hours, İzmir has recorded no earthquakes above the reporting threshold.
Counts include M2.5+ events — the smallest size USGS reports consistently worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
Does İzmir get earthquakes?
Yes. İzmir lies in the seismically active Aegean region of western Turkey, where the crust is being stretched along numerous normal faults. Both onshore and offshore faults can produce damaging earthquakes near the city.
What was the 2020 İzmir earthquake?
On October 30, 2020, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck in the Aegean Sea north of Samos, causing severe shaking in İzmir. Building collapses there killed over 100 people, and a small tsunami affected the coast.
Why is western Turkey so earthquake-prone?
Western Turkey is being pulled apart as the Anatolian Plate moves westward and the Aegean crust extends. This stretching creates many active normal faults around İzmir, making the region one of Turkey's most seismically active.
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Live data from the USGS earthquake feeds. Magnitudes and depths are automated readings and may be revised. Not for emergency use.