Earthquakes in Turkey — May 2025
5 earthquakes were recorded in Turkey during May 2025, an average of 0.2 per day.
5 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 40 km.
The month's largest event in Turkey was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Kulu, Turkey on 15 May 2025 at 12:46 UTC. A magnitude 5.0 earthquake radiates roughly 477 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Turkey monthly average of 6 events over the period we cover, and down from the 15 recorded the previous month.
80% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 20% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
By band, the catalogue holds 4 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.0 near Kulu, Turkey on 15 May at 10 km; M4.3 near Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey on 12 May at 10 km; M4.1 near Yayladere, Turkey on 29 May at 10 km.
That is 19% below the 6 events Turkey averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Turkey, May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | Kulu, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Tekirova, Turkey | 62.3 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Yayladere, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Serik, Turkey | 109.5 | Turkey | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Turkey in May 2025?
5 earthquakes were recorded in Turkey during May 2025, of which 5 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Turkey in May 2025?
A magnitude 5.0 event near Kulu, Turkey on 15 May 2025.
Other months in Turkey
Magnitudes for May 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.