Seismic history

Historical earthquakes & volcanoes in Turkey

Major earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and geological events in Turkey, 1900–2026, with sources and detailed information.

Total earthquakes

223

M5+

Strongest

M7.8

M7+ events

⚡ Notable Historical Earthquakes(Curated with detailed information)

M7.8

Kahramanmaraş, Turkey

2023-02-06

💔 59,259 deaths

A devastating earthquake that struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria, causing massive casualties and destruction. Followed by a M7.7 aftershock hours later.

📍 Depth: 10 km💔 Deaths: 59,259💰 Damage: $104 billion

Sources:USGS Wikipedia

📊 Complete Earthquake Record(M5+ from USGS database)

Date	Magnitude	Location	Depth	Source
2023-02-06	7.8	Kahramanmaraş, Turkey	10 km

📚 Data Sources

USGS Earthquake Hazards Program -earthquake.usgs.gov
EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre) -emsc-csem.org
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information -ngdc.noaa.gov
Wikipedia Historical Records - Community-verified historical data