North Anatolian Fault
strike-slip — 1,500 km
The North Anatolian Fault is one of the most active and best-studied strike-slip faults in the world. It has exhibited a remarkable westward migration of large earthquakes over the past century, with the next expected rupture segment directly threatening Istanbul and its 16 million inhabitants.
Type
strike slip
Length
1,500 km
Countries
1
Linked Cities
4
Last Major Earthquake
M7.6 — Izmit, Turkey (1999-08-17)
Affected Countries
Cities Near This Fault
General tectonic context only—not a site-specific hazard assessment. Live event data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.