14.04.2026 19:45
The 3.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Selçuklu district of Konya revealed new risks in two buildings that previously had soil problems. Following the tremor, teams took action regarding cracks that formed or grew in walls and facades, and initial examinations led to the precautionary evacuation of two buildings due to concerns about structural safety. After the incident, attention turned to the detailed damage assessment report to be prepared by expert teams.
Following the 3.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Selçuklu district of Konya, two buildings that had previously experienced ground subsidence were evacuated as a precaution due to cracks that formed and grew.
According to data from the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), the earthquake, whose epicenter was Selçuklu, occurred at 10:38 at a depth of 11.94 kilometers and was felt in the city center. After the tremor, upon a report of a crack forming on the wall of a 2-story, 8-apartment building located on Yeni Sille Street in Hanaybaşı Neighborhood, AFAD, fire department, police, and municipal police teams were dispatched to the area.
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT TO BE CONDUCTED
In the initial inspections conducted by the teams, it was determined that a crack had occurred on an interior wall of one apartment and that the building had previously experienced ground subsidence. Additionally, it was found that old cracks on the exterior facade of an adjacent 2-story building had also grown after the earthquake. Both buildings were evacuated for safety reasons, and it was reported that a report would be prepared following a detailed damage assessment study.
"STRENGTHENING HAD BEEN DONE PREVIOUSLY"
Huseyin İpek, one of the property owners who has been living in the building for about 5 years, made the following statements regarding the general condition of the structure:
"There was previously a subsidence related to the ground in one part of the building. After the earthquake, neighbors informed AFAD. Actually, I don't think the building is in a condition to collapse. There is a 60-centimeter stone wall in the ground. In the part where the crack formed, there is settling due to the effect of rainwater. This problem has existed for a long time. We had also done strengthening work on the exterior facade."
Authorities emphasized that citizens should be cautious in similar situations and follow official announcements.