Ankara earthquake risk map started to be researched after the recent earthquakes. AFAD and Kandilli Observatory Ankara records the earthquakes experienced in the region with the latest earthquakes list. Located in the Central Anatolia region, Başkent is evaluated in the 3rd and 4th Regions on the risk map. However, there is an active fault line in the city. The questions of whether there was an earthquake in Ankara, where, how much, are investigated with the epicenter and magnitude of the tremors.
Was There an Earthquake in Ankara?
Kandilli Observatory recorded earthquakes in Beypazarı and Etimesgut districts with its latest earthquakes list.
- 23 March / 23.53: Ankara, Etimesgut (2.4)
- 24 March / 02.11: Ankara, Beypazari (2.1)
Is Ankara an Earthquake Zone?
According to the Turkey earthquake fault lines map prepared by AFAD, Ankara is located in the 3rd degree risky earthquake zone.
3rd degree risky provinces are as follows: Eskişehir, Antalya, Tekirdağ, Edirne, Sinop, Istanbul, Kastamonu, Ordu, Samsun, Giresun, Artvin, Şanlıurfa, Mardin, Kilis, Adana, some parts of Gaziantep and Kahramanmaraş, Sivas , Gümüşhane, Bayburt, Kayseri, Yozgat, Çorum, Ankara, Konya, Mersin and Nevşehir.
Ankara Districts at Risk of Earthquake
Demetevler is one of the most risky areas of Ankara. Afterwards, Çamlıdere, Kazan and Kızılcahamam are among the risky districts.