25.04.2025 10:11
Greek seismologist Akis Tselentis issued warnings following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of Silivri, Istanbul. Tselentis stated that the earthquake risk for Istanbul is very high, saying, "There is not a single scientist in the world who believes that a major earthquake will not occur in Istanbul. The alarm is ringing for the city."
After the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Istanbul, it became a matter of curiosity whether the seismic activity recorded in Turkey would affect Greece.
"THERE IS NOTHING TO BE AFRAID OF FOR GREECE"
A Greek seismology professor stated that all scientists expect a major earthquake, saying, "The alarm is ringing for Istanbul." He mentioned that there is nothing to be afraid of for Greece.
"THERE IS NOT A SINGLE SCIENTIST WHO BELIEVES THERE WILL NOT BE AN EARTHQUAKE"
Greek seismologist Akis Tselentis issued warnings following the 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul. Tselentis stated that the earthquake risk in Istanbul is very high, saying, "There is not a single scientist in the world who believes that there will not be a major earthquake in Istanbul." He emphasized that all scientists expect a major earthquake, making a statement that the alarm is ringing for the city.
"WE SHOULD MONITOR THE NORTH AEGEAN FAULT LINE"
Regarding how much the large earthquake in the Sea of Marmara in northwestern Turkey could affect seismic activity in the Greek region, he said, "We should monitor the North Aegean fault line. However, I think the likelihood of being affected is very low."
"THE REGION OWES A MAJOR EARTHQUAKE"
Professor Kostas Papazachos from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki also made statements regarding the earthquake. He reassured the possibility that the seismic activity recorded in Turkey could also affect Greece. Papazachos said, "This segment has not broken since the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in 1766. The further western part experienced a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in 1648. We are talking about approximately 300 years without energy release in this section. The region owes a major earthquake."
In response to the question of whether a potential major earthquake in Istanbul would affect Greece, Kostas Papazachos answered, "A possible earthquake in Istanbul does not have the potential to directly affect Greece."