9
Extreme
Earthquake Risk in Ankara, Turkey
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 6
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Ankara based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- 1 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Largest recent event exposed 459,000 people
- Located in a seismically active region
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.0 - 11 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey (2025-05-15) — 459,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Ankara is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Ankara Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Ankara
Earthquake - 5.0 - 11 km ENE of Kulu, Turkey
May 14, 2025 — ADVISORY
459,000 people exposed; $11,261M capital exposed
Earthquake Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
- 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
- 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
- 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
- 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly
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