The 2011 Kütahya earthquake struck near a populous region of western Turkey at 23:15 EEST (20:15 UTC) on 19 May with a moment magnitude of 5.8 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong).

With an epicenter just to the east of Simav, it occurred at an estimated depth of 9.1 kilometers (5.7 mi), resulting in strong shaking in much of Kütahya.

[8] Initial estimates from the United States Geological Survey placed the magnitude at 6.0 (Mw), though this – as well as its focal depth – was revised shortly after.

[9] Concurrently, the quake was assigned a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 (ML) by the Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute.

[1][6] Residents in over 10 provinces exited their homes and rushed into vehicles, with some people reportedly jumping from windows and balconies in panic.

[17] A man was killed after being struck in the head by a concrete block, while officials said an elderly woman in İnegöl died from cardiac.