30.07.2025 11:10
The Director of the Earthquake Research Center at Dokuz Eylul University, Prof. Dr. Hasan Sözbilir, evaluated the 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia, stating, "This can be considered the second largest earthquake after the 9.5 magnitude earthquake in Chile in 1960. Given the magnitude of the earthquake and its shallow depth, it is assessed that there could be a significant loss of life and property."
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The United States Geological Survey (USGS) announced that an earthquake measuring 8.8 occurred off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula at 02:24 Turkey time. DAUM Director and Faculty of Engineering Department of Geological Engineering Faculty Member Prof. Dr. Hasan Sözbilir evaluated the earthquake.
"IT COULD BE THE 2ND LARGEST EARTHQUAKE IN THE WORLD"
Prof. Dr. Sözbilir stated, "According to Kamchatka local time, the earthquake that occurred at 11:24 is classified as a plate boundary earthquake, developing along the boundary between the Pacific Ocean and the Asian plate. This region is known as the 'ring of fire.' It is one of the most active areas in the world in terms of both seismic and volcanic activity. The magnitude of the earthquake is 8.8, and its depth is 20 kilometers. With this characteristic, it can be considered the 2nd largest earthquake after the 9.5 magnitude earthquake in Chile in 1960. Considering the magnitude of the earthquake and its shallow nature, it is assessed that there could be significant loss of life and property."
HE POINTED OUT THE DEPTH OF THE EARTHQUAKE
Prof. Dr. Hasan Sözbilir, Director of the Earthquake Research Center at Dokuz Eylul University, evaluated the 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia, stating, "It can be considered the 2nd largest earthquake after the 9.5 magnitude earthquake in Chile in 1960. Considering the magnitude of the earthquake and its shallow nature, it is assessed that there could be significant loss of life and property."
HERE ARE THE LARGEST EARTHQUAKES IN WORLD HISTORY
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