16.08.2025 22:09
As Turkey has been shaken by earthquakes in recent months, geology expert Prof. Dr. Osman Bektaş stated that Manisa holds a critical position in active earthquake zones. Emphasizing that Manisa is located at the intersection of three earthquake zones, Bektaş said, "The deformation of the Uşak Fault Block, which produces six medium to large earthquakes, could activate this triple earthquake zone."
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While Turkey has been shaken by a series of earthquakes in recent months, experts have drawn attention to a new risk point. The earthquakes measuring 6.2 in Silivri, 5.8 in Muğla, and finally 6.1 in Balıkesir have resulted in both loss of life and property. In these three earthquakes, two people lost their lives, while approximately 500 people were injured.
MANISA AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE 3-FAULT ZONE
Geology expert Prof. Dr. Osman Bektaş reiterated his warnings for Manisa, which holds a critical position in Turkey's active earthquake zones. Bektaş emphasized that the city is under the influence of three major fault lines, and this situation poses a serious risk in terms of potential large earthquakes.
3 CRITICAL FAULT LINES IN THE REGION
Osman Bektaş listed the lines that increase the earthquake risk in Manisa as follows:
Simav Fault: Caused the 6.7 magnitude Alaşehir earthquake in 1969.
Gelenbe Fault: Reactivated with a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in 2025.
Izmir Fault: Another important and active earthquake line in the region.
DEFORMATIONS MAY BE TRIGGERING
Bektaş noted that the 6 medium and large-scale earthquakes that occurred in the Uşak Fault Block between 1969 and 2025 have increased the deformations in the region. He pointed out that these movements have the potential to activate the aforementioned three fault lines simultaneously.
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