Earthquakes in Turkey — December 2024
3 earthquakes were recorded in Turkey during December 2024, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 22 km.
The month's largest event in Turkey was a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Gazipaşa, Turkey on 04 December 2024 at 09:09 UTC. A magnitude 4.6 earthquake radiates roughly 120 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Turkey monthly average of 6 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 5 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.6 near Gazipaşa, Turkey on 04 December at 47 km; M4.4 near Gökçeada, Turkey on 12 December at 10 km; M4.1 near Antalya, Turkey on 30 December at 9 km.
That is 52% below the 6 events Turkey averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Turkey, December 2024
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Gazipaşa, Turkey | 46.6 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Gökçeada, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Antalya, Turkey | 9.3 | Turkey | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Turkey in December 2024?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Turkey during December 2024, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Turkey in December 2024?
A magnitude 4.6 event near Gazipaşa, Turkey on 04 December 2024.
Other months in Turkey
Magnitudes for December 2024 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.