27.04.2025 22:40
Geologist Prof. Dr. Naci Görür, in a statement following the 4.9 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Sivrice district of Elazığ, said, "The earthquake is on a left-lateral fault to the west of the Pütürge segment. This area was heavily loaded during the earthquakes on February 6, and that is why the earthquake occurred. My fellow citizens should remain calm."
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 occurred in the Sivrice district of Elazığ. According to the data from the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the tremor, recorded at 21:09, took place 11.31 kilometers below the surface.
FELT IN SURROUNDING PROVINCES
The earthquake, which caused a brief panic in the city, was felt not only in Elazığ but also in surrounding provinces such as Malatya, Tunceli, Adıyaman, Diyarbakır, Kahramanmaraş, Şanlıurfa, Gaziantep, Erzincan, and Sivas.
REASSURING STATEMENT FROM NACİ GÖRÜR
Geoscientist Prof. Dr. Naci Görür stated in a social media post regarding the earthquake that there is no cause for concern. He noted that the earthquakes on February 6 had put a lot of stress on the region, saying, "The earthquake is due to that. My fellow citizens should be at ease."
"MY FELLOW CITIZENS SHOULD BE AT EASE"
In his social media statement, Görür included the following remarks: "A 4.9 earthquake occurred in Yaylanlı-Baskil/Elazığ. Although it is connected to Elazığ, this area is geographically closer to Malatya. Indeed, the earthquake is on a left-lateral fault west of the Pütürge segment. This region was heavily stressed during the February 6 earthquakes. The earthquake is due to that. My fellow citizens should be at ease."
Görür's post is as follows;