03.02.2025 16:11
The impact of the earthquakes that have been occurring in the Aegean Sea for a week on Turkey is a matter of concern. Geoscientist Prof. Dr. Naci Görür warned about the alarming earthquakes, stating, "It is important to be cautious on the islands in this area. Local authorities need to be careful until the earthquake storm is over."
The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) announced that more than 400 earthquakes have been recorded in the Aegean Sea over the past 4 days, describing the seismic activity here as a "earthquake storm." AFAD stated that the closest earthquake to Turkey occurred 140 kilometers away.
FIRST STATEMENT FROM NACİ GÖRÜR
While the seismic activity in the region continues, a striking assessment came from Geoscientist Prof. Dr. Naci Görür. In a statement to NTV, Görür expressed that there have been hundreds of earthquakes in the region yesterday and today, saying, "It is necessary to be careful on the islands here. This area is close to Muğla and Aydın. The earthquakes here are felt earthquakes. If they are large, they can also cause damage. Local authorities need to be careful until the earthquake storm is over," he warned.
WILL IT HAVE A DESTRUCTIVE IMPACT ON TURKISH COASTS?
In response to the question, "If there is an earthquake over 7, will it have a destructive impact on the Turkish coasts?" Görür answered, "If it is over 7, it will. In fact, if this movement causes anything due to normal faults in Santorini, then it is even possible to expect a tsunami on the Aegean coasts. Tsunami can cause damage in coastal areas at sea levels. I recommend that they go on alert and be careful in terms of management and intervention," he stated.
SUCCESSIVE EARTHQUAKES
According to AFAD data; three earthquakes of magnitudes 4.2, 4.7, and 4.8 occurred between 10:42 and 11:26. The number of earthquakes in the region has exceeded 400. In a statement made from AFAD's social media account, it was noted that the number of earthquakes in the Aegean Sea, which intensified after January 28, has surpassed 400, and the largest earthquake recorded so far as a result of this activity was of magnitude 4.8.