ISTANBUL, Turkey – December 24, 2025 – Multiple seismic events have been reported across Turkey throughout Wednesday, December 24, 2025, according to data released by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute. Residents in various provinces, including Kütahya, Malatya, Balıkesir, and Çorum, experienced tremors, though no significant damage or casualties have been reported.
AFAD Reports on December 24, 2025
AFAD’s latest earthquake list for December 24, 2025, indicates a series of tremors with varying magnitudes and depths. The most notable events include:
- Simav (Kütahya): Two earthquakes measuring 1.1 and 1.3 magnitude occurred at 08:13 and 07:50, with depths of 17.27 km and 13.99 km respectively.
- Doğanşehir (Malatya): A 1.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 08:09, at a depth of 4.85 km.
- Sındırgı (Balıkesir): This region experienced multiple tremors throughout the morning, with magnitudes ranging from 1.2 to 2.1. The strongest, a 2.1 magnitude quake, occurred at 06:43 at a depth of 10.03 km.
- Black Sea – [05.78 km] Görele (Giresun): A 1.8 magnitude earthquake was detected at 07:43, with a depth of 6.42 km.
- Merkez (Çorum): Two tremors, magnitudes 1.0 and 1.4, were reported at 07:05 and 06:20, both at a depth of 7.00 km. Another, stronger quake of 2.2 magnitude hit at 05:00 at the same depth.
- Mediterranean Sea: A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 04:14, with a depth of 9.46 km.
Kandilli Observatory’s Latest Data
Kandilli Rasathanesi also provided a comprehensive list of recent earthquakes, corroborating many of AFAD’s findings and adding further details:
- Bayraklı-Sındırgı (Balıkesir): Two quakes, 1.3 and 1.7 magnitude, occurred at 08:50 and 08:25, at depths of 5.00 km and 16.10 km respectively.
- Ilıcak-Akçadağ (Malatya): A 1.2 magnitude earthquake was reported at 08:04, at a depth of 7.20 km.
- Koyunoğlu-Alaca (Çorum): A 2.4 magnitude tremor was recorded at 08:00, with a depth of 2.00 km.
- Southern Lesbos Island (Aegean Sea): A 1.6 magnitude earthquake occurred at 07:53, at a depth of 3.60 km.
- Yaylacık-Sındırgı (Balıkesir): A 2.6 magnitude earthquake was reported at 07:38, at a depth of 11.70 km.
- Gulf of Gökova (Aegean Sea): A 1.0 magnitude quake was detected at 07:19, at a depth of 12.20 km.
- Offshore Cyprus – South – (Mediterranean): A 2.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 07:14, at a depth of 20.30 km.
The data from both institutions indicates a day of moderate seismic activity across various regions of Turkey. While no major cities like Istanbul, Ankara, or Izmir reported significant tremors, the ongoing monitoring by AFAD and Kandilli Rasathanesi remains crucial for public safety and awareness.
Public Information and Safety
Authorities continue to advise citizens to stay informed through official channels regarding earthquake preparedness and safety measures. Information on recent earthquakes is regularly updated on the websites of AFAD and Kandilli Rasathanesi, providing real-time data on seismic events.
Source: https://www.ntv.com.tr/turkiye/son-dakika-deprem-mi-oldu-az-once-deprem-nerede-oldu-istanbul-ankara-izmir-ve-il-il-afad-son-depremler-24-aralik-2025-1704480
