24.04.2025 11:11
AFAD announced that there have been 266 aftershocks following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of Silivri, up until 09:00 today.
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Yesterday at 12:49, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Silivri, Istanbul, causing great panic in the megacity.
ISTANBUL IS SHAKING LIKE A CRADLE According to the information provided by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), a total of 266 aftershocks were recorded until 09:00 today following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake. Among these, 258 aftershocks were between magnitudes 0-4, 7 were between 4-5, and 1 was 5 or above, making a total of 266 aftershocks.
"THE EARTHQUAKE LASTED 13 SECONDS" In a statement from AFAD, it was noted that a 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred yesterday at 12:49 in the Marmara Sea off the coast of Silivri, and that the earthquake took place on the segment of the North Anatolian Fault Zone that runs through Central Marmara. The earthquake was recorded to have occurred at a depth of approximately 7 kilometers and lasted for 13 seconds. The statement included, "The earthquake was felt in our provinces within a radius of 300 kilometers from the epicenter. A total of 266 aftershocks have been recorded so far since the main shock. These aftershocks may continue for a while in the coming days."
"THE 6.2 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE DOES NOT HAVE HIGH ACCELERATION VALUES" The statement indicated that the distribution of the aftershocks that developed after the earthquake concentrated along an approximately 10-15 kilometer line towards the east, particularly around the northern edge of the Marmara Central Basin and near the main fault line. The statement also included evaluations from the "AFAD Earthquake Science Committee," composed of academics from various disciplines, regarding the earthquakes in Istanbul. It was stated that the evaluations of the Science Committee would be shared with the public from time to time, and the following expressions were used: "In the assessment made by our Earth Sciences members of the Earthquake Science Committee, the 6.2 magnitude earthquake does not have high acceleration values. The earthquake indicates a right-lateral strike-slip mechanism consistent with the rupture mechanism of the North Anatolian Fault. Initial analyses show that a segment approximately 15 kilometers long and 9.5 kilometers wide has ruptured."
"THE NUMBER OF CALLS TO 112 HAS EXCEEDED 10,000" The right-lateral displacement on the fault is around 30 centimeters. The assessment of structural damages is a technical process that requires on-site inspection, and officials from our Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change are continuing field scanning efforts. So far, the number of calls received by 112 has exceeded 10,000. Of these, 296 are reports made by our citizens regarding buildings. It is recommended that our citizens do not enter these types of buildings until official technical personnel come and conduct the necessary inspections, and that they keep their distance."
GOVERNOR GÜL'S CRITICAL MEETING IN 3 DISTRICTS Istanbul Governor Davut Gül attended coordination meetings held in Beylikdüzü, Küçükçekmece, and Avcılar following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of Silivri in the Marmara Sea yesterday. According to a statement from the governorship, Davut Gül conducted inspections in Beylikdüzü, Avcılar, and Küçükçekmece after Silivri and Büyükçekmece.
COORDINATION MEETINGS WERE HELD In the coordination meeting held at the Beylikdüzü Disaster and Emergency Management Center under the chairmanship of Gül, he received information about the ongoing work at the district crisis center. Subsequently, Governor Gül held a coordination meeting at the Avcılar Disaster Coordination Center and the Küçükçekmece Disaster and Emergency Management Center. In the meetings attended by the managers of public institutions and organizations, Gül received information about the ongoing work at the district crisis centers.
MINISTER KURUM'S STATEMENT ON THE EARTHQUAKE Minister of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change Murat Kurum made a statement regarding the earthquake that occurred in Istanbul. In a post on his social media account, Kurum referred to the ongoing meeting at Istanbul TOKİ. Minister Kurum stated, "We have received information regarding the damage assessment works in Istanbul, and we are continuing our meeting where we evaluate the current situation with our entire team."
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