Istanbul, Turkey – Multiple earthquakes were recorded across Turkey on December 24, 2025, according to data released by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute. The tremors, which occurred throughout the day, affected several provinces, with varying magnitudes and depths. While no major incidents were reported in major cities like Istanbul, Ankara, or Izmir, the seismic activity has prompted public interest in the latest earthquake updates.
AFAD Reports 24 Earthquakes Across Turkey
AFAD’s latest earthquake list for December 24, 2025, indicates a total of 24 seismic events. The strongest recorded by AFAD was a 2.5 magnitude earthquake in the Mediterranean at 04:14, with a depth of 9.46 km. Other notable tremors include a 2.2 magnitude earthquake in Merkez (Çorum) at 05:00 and another 2.2 magnitude event in Sındırgı (Balıkesir) at 04:38.
Key AFAD Earthquake Data (December 24, 2025):
- Simav (Kütahya): 08:13, Magnitude 1.1, Depth 17.27 km
- Doğanşehir (Malatya): 08:09, Magnitude 1.8, Depth 4.85 km
- Sındırgı (Balıkesir): Multiple tremors, magnitudes ranging from 0.7 to 2.2, depths between 5.86 km and 12.49 km.
- Karadeniz – Görele (Giresun): 07:43, Magnitude 1.8, Depth 6.42 km
- Merkez (Çorum): Multiple tremors, magnitudes ranging from 1.0 to 2.2, depths around 7.00 km.
- Akdeniz: 04:14, Magnitude 2.5, Depth 9.46 km
Kandilli Observatory Records 16 Earthquakes
The Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute also reported significant seismic activity on December 24, 2025, with 16 earthquakes listed. The highest magnitude recorded by Kandilli was a 2.7 earthquake off the coast of Cyprus (Mediterranean) at 07:14, at a depth of 20.30 km. Another notable event was a 2.6 magnitude earthquake in Yaylacık-Sındırgı (Balıkesir) at 07:38, with a depth of 11.70 km.
Key Kandilli Earthquake Data (December 24, 2025):
- Bayraklı-Sındırgı (Balıkesir): Multiple tremors, magnitudes 1.3 and 1.7, depths 5.00 km and 16.10 km.
- Ilıcak-Akçadağ (Malatya): 08:04, Magnitude 1.2, Depth 7.20 km
- Koyunoğlu-Alaca (Çorum): 08:00, Magnitude 2.4, Depth 2.00 km
- Midilli Adası Guneyi (Aegean Sea): 07:53, Magnitude 1.6, Depth 3.60 km
- Kıbrıs Açıkları-Güney–(Mediterranean): 07:14, Magnitude 2.7, Depth 20.30 km
- Yaylacık-Sındırgı (Balıkesir): 07:38, Magnitude 2.6, Depth 11.70 km
Residents across the affected regions are advised to stay informed through official channels. Both AFAD and Kandilli Observatories continue to monitor seismic activity and will provide updates as new data becomes available. The frequency of these tremors highlights the ongoing seismic vulnerability of the region.
Source: ntv.com.tr
