Earthquakes in Turkey — December 2025
5 earthquakes were recorded in Turkey during December 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 52 km.
The month's largest event in Turkey was a magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Kocaaliler, Turkey on 08 December 2025 at 10:21 UTC. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake radiates roughly 674 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 14 recorded the previous month.
60% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 40% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
By band, the catalogue holds 4 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.1 near Kocaaliler, Turkey on 08 December at 113 km; M4.5 near Sındırgı, Turkey on 11 December at 10 km; M4.4 near Van, Turkey on 07 December at 17 km.
That is 19% below the 6 events Turkey averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Turkey, December 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Kocaaliler, Turkey | 113.2 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Sındırgı, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Van, Turkey | 17.3 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Kırıkhan, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Muratpaşa, Turkey | 110.3 | Turkey | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Turkey in December 2025?
5 earthquakes were recorded in Turkey during December 2025, of which 5 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Turkey in December 2025?
A magnitude 5.1 event near Kocaaliler, Turkey on 08 December 2025.
Other months in Turkey
Magnitudes for December 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.