Earthquakes in Turkey — March 2025
5 earthquakes were recorded in Turkey during March 2025, an average of 0.2 per day.
5 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 17 km.
The month's largest event in Turkey was a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Çukurca, Turkey on 11 March 2025 at 18:03 UTC. A magnitude 4.6 earthquake radiates roughly 120 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Turkey monthly average of 6 events over the period we cover, and up from the 2 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 5 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.6 near Çukurca, Turkey on 11 March at 10 km; M4.3 near Kaş, Turkey on 09 March at 44 km; M4.3 near Gündoğmuş, Turkey on 30 March at 10 km.
That is 19% below the 6 events Turkey averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Turkey, March 2025
5 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 | Çukurca, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Gündoğmuş, Turkey | 9.6 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Kaş, Turkey | 43.8 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Yedisu, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Sarigerme, Turkey | 9.8 | Turkey | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Turkey in March 2025?
5 earthquakes were recorded in Turkey during March 2025, of which 5 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Turkey in March 2025?
A magnitude 4.6 event near Çukurca, Turkey on 11 March 2025.
Other months in Turkey
Magnitudes for March 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.