Recent Earthquakes Across Turkey: AFAD and Kandilli Reports for May 28, 2026
Istanbul, Turkey – On May 28, 2026, numerous earthquakes were recorded across Turkey, with data compiled from the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) and Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute. The tremors, primarily of low to moderate magnitude, were reported in various provinces, raising questions among residents about seismic activity in their areas.
AFAD’s Latest Earthquake List
AFAD’s most recent earthquake list for May 28, 2026, indicates a series of seismic events. The strongest recorded by AFAD was a 3.2 magnitude earthquake in Domaniç, Kütahya, at 02:19 AM. Other notable tremors include:
- Simav (Kütahya): 2.3 magnitude at 02:24 AM
- Simav (Kütahya): 2.4 magnitude at 02:24 AM
- Pütürge (Malatya): 1.8 magnitude at 02:23 AM
- Sındırgı (Balıkesir): 1.7 magnitude at 02:19 AM
- Elbistan (Kahramanmaraş): 1.8 magnitude at 01:59 AM
- Yeşilyurt (Malatya): 1.9 magnitude at 01:45 AM
- Elbistan (Kahramanmaraş): 2.0 magnitude at 01:42 AM
- Sındırgı (Balıkesir): 1.3 magnitude at 00:54 AM
- Gürün (Sivas): 1.6 magnitude at 00:18 AM
These events highlight ongoing seismic activity across the country, with several provinces experiencing multiple tremors within a short period. AFAD’s data also includes smaller quakes in locations such as Hamur (Ağrı), Dursunbey (Balıkesir), and the Aegean Sea near Datça (Muğla).
Kandilli Observatory’s Detailed Reports
The Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute also provided a list of recent earthquakes, complementing AFAD’s data. Kandilli’s reports include:
- Aegean Sea: 1.4 magnitude at 02:57 AM
- Kertil-Sındırgı (Balıkesir): 1.6 magnitude at 01:27 AM
- Otmanlar-Köyceğiz (Muğla): 1.5 magnitude at 01:16 AM
- Ahlat (Bitlis): 1.7 magnitude at 01:09 AM
- Karaatlı-Yeşilova (Burdur): 1.4 magnitude at 01:02 AM
- Hatay (Hatay): 1.5 magnitude at 01:01 AM
- Aktarlı-Pütürge (Malatya): 2.2 magnitude at 01:00 AM
- Karabayır-Çameli (Denizli): 1.3 magnitude at 00:18 AM
- Yaylacık-Sındırgı (Balıkesir): 2.6 magnitude at 23:15 PM (May 27)
- Akdeniz: 1.5 magnitude at 21:51 PM (May 27)
- Kaş Açıkları-Antalya (Akdeniz): 2.3 magnitude at 21:04 PM (May 27)
Kandilli’s list further confirms the widespread nature of the seismic activity, with tremors reported from the Aegean Sea to eastern provinces like Bitlis. The data from both institutions provides a comprehensive overview of the earthquake situation.
Impact and Public Awareness
While most of the recorded earthquakes were of relatively low magnitude, their frequency raises concerns among the public, particularly in areas historically prone to seismic activity. Residents in Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir often inquire about local tremors, even if not directly affected by these specific events. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and provide real-time updates to ensure public safety.
The detailed lists from AFAD and Kandilli Rasathanesi serve as crucial resources for understanding earthquake patterns and informing emergency preparedness efforts across Turkey.
Source: https://www.ntv.com.tr/amp/turkiye/son-dakika-deprem-mi-oldu-az-once-deprem-nerede-oldu-istanbul-ankara-izmir-ve-il-il-afad-son-depremler-28-mayis-2026-1726130
