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
Cities at Risk
4
Risk Assessment
65% chance of M7+ near Istanbul before 2034
Last Major Earthquake
M7.6 — Izmit, Turkey (1999-08-17)
Affected Countries
Cities Near This Fault
Data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program