Earthquakes in Turkey — August 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in Turkey during August 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Turkey was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Nurdağı, Turkey on 09 August 2026 at 00:42 UTC. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake radiates roughly 60 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 1 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.
The month's largest events were M4.4 near Nurdağı, Turkey on 09 August at 10 km; M4.3 near Ilgaz, Turkey on 21 August at 10 km; M4.2 near Çelikhan, Turkey on 25 August at 10 km.
That is 52% below the 6 events Turkey averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Turkey, August 2026
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Nurdağı, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Ilgaz, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Çelikhan, Turkey | 10.0 | Turkey | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Turkey in August 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Turkey during August 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Turkey in August 2026?
A magnitude 4.4 event near Nurdağı, Turkey on 09 August 2026.
Other months in Turkey
Magnitudes for August 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.