Earthquakes in Turkey — April 2026
7 earthquakes were recorded in Turkey during April 2026, an average of 0.2 per day.
7 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 9 km.
The month's largest event in Turkey was a magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Erciş, Turkey on 04 April 2026 at 05:52 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 9 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 6 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.1 near Erciş, Turkey on 04 April at 6 km; M4.7 near Finike, Turkey on 13 April at 10 km; M4.7 near Simav, Turkey on 11 April at 10 km.
That is 13% above the 6 events Turkey averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Turkey, April 2026
7 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 | Erciş, Turkey | 6.3 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Finike, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Simav, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Susuz, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Sındırgı, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Yedisu, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Sincik, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Turkey in April 2026?
7 earthquakes were recorded in Turkey during April 2026, of which 7 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Turkey in April 2026?
A magnitude 5.1 event near Erciş, Turkey on 04 April 2026.
Other months in Turkey
Magnitudes for April 2026 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.