25.04.2025 14:44
In the Simav district of Kütahya, three earthquakes occurred with magnitudes of 4.5, 3.9, and finally 4.6. While there were no negative consequences from the earthquakes, Prof. Dr. Hasan Sözbilir, the Director of the Earthquake Research and Application Center at Dokuz Eylul University, stated, "There are many small faults under the control of the Simav fault, and if their activity comes into play, a long-term earthquake swarm could occur."
```html
According to the data from the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) Earthquake Department, an earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale was recorded at 07:23 with its epicenter in the Simav district of Kütahya. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.37 kilometers and was felt not only in Simav but also in surrounding districts.
A TOTAL OF 48 AFTERSHOCKS OCCURRED
Between 07:23 and 12:00, 48 more earthquakes were recorded, including one measuring 4.6. It was determined that the other aftershocks ranged from 1 to 3 in magnitude. The earthquake caused short-term panic. The Kütahya Governorship announced that there was no destruction from the earthquakes and that scanning efforts were ongoing.
EDUCATION SUSPENDED IN 2 DISTRICTS
In a statement made by the Kütahya Governorship, it was announced that education in the Simav and Pazarlar districts would be suspended for one day. The statement said, "Due to the earthquakes that occurred in Simav district of Kütahya and were felt in surrounding settlements, education in the Simav district center, Pazarlar district, and the villages connected to these regions has been suspended for one day starting from Friday, April 25, 2025."
"A EARTHQUAKE STORM MAY OCCUR"
Evaluating the series of earthquakes in Kütahya Simav, Prof. Dr. Hasan Sözbilir, Director of the Earthquake Research and Application Center (DAUM) at Dokuz Eylul University, stated that the earthquakes were not related to the Istanbul earthquake, saying, "We assess that there may be a movement related to the Simav fault. Since the 4.6 earthquake today is larger than the previous ones, this must be the main shock. It may continue for a certain period. Because there are many small faults under the control of the Simav fault, if their activity comes into play, a long-term earthquake storm may occur. There was an earthquake in the east in 2011-2012, and this is a place where energy was transferred after that earthquake. It is 10-15 kilometers away from the Simav fault, but the fault goes deeper to the north. Because it is inclined, it could be an earthquake caused by this fault. It can be described as movement in the upper block of the Simav fault. Aftershocks can last up to a month; sometimes they stop for 1-2 years and then continue again. Because Simav is a large-scale fault. Earthquakes of this kind are normal in that region," he said.
```