110,000 quakes hit Türkiye in 2 years—Santorini, southeast Anatolia most affected

Recent seismic activity in the Aegean Sea has led to deserted streets in popular tourist destinations like Santorini, as millions of visitors stay away from these areas.

Following the devastating "Century's Disaster" of Feb. 6, 2023, Türkiye and its nearby regions have experienced nearly 110,000 earthquakes.

The earthquake map shared by AFAD shows the earthquakes that have occurred in Türkiye and its surrounding areas. (Photo via X)

Unprecedented seismic activity since February 2023

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) shared a video on its social media accounts illustrating the seismic activity in Türkiye and the nearby regions between Feb. 6, 2023, and Feb. 6, 2025.

The data shows a significant uptick in earthquakes since the major earthquake that affected the region in early 2023.

https://twitter.com/AFADBaskanlik/status/1897348523563343999

Earthquake statistics: A growing threat

According to AFAD's official statement, Türkiye experiences a magnitude 6 earthquake approximately every three years, a magnitude 6+ quake every five years, and a magnitude 7+ earthquake every 10 years.

On average, 24,000 earthquakes are recorded annually. However, since the "disaster of the century," nearly 110,000 earthquakes have been detected.

The scale of the seismic activity highlights the critical importance of continued disaster management efforts in Türkiye and its neighboring countries.

March 06, 2025 10:23 AM GMT+03:00