Earthquakes in Turkey — January 2025
4 earthquakes were recorded in Turkey during January 2025, an average of 0.1 per day.
4 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 15 km.
The month's largest event in Turkey was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Behram, Turkey on 21 January 2025 at 20:38 UTC. A magnitude 5.0 earthquake radiates roughly 477 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 up from the 3 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, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.0 near Behram, Turkey on 21 January at 10 km; M4.5 near Antalya, Turkey on 03 January at 32 km; M4.5 near Erzurum, Turkey on 08 January at 10 km.
That is 35% below the 6 events Turkey averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Turkey, January 2025
4 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | Behram, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Erzurum, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Antalya, Turkey | 31.5 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Hatay, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Turkey in January 2025?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Turkey during January 2025, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Turkey in January 2025?
A magnitude 5.0 event near Behram, Turkey on 21 January 2025.
Other months in Turkey
Magnitudes for January 2025 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.