Earthquake in Adana and Osmaniye: Statements from Experts and Officials

Speaking to NTV after the frightening earthquakes one after the other, Geologist Prof. Dr. Okan Tüysüz stated that the region has been under stress since the February 6 earthquakes and said, "It seems that these earthquakes will continue. And it is possible to say that a significant part of these earthquakes occurred due to the effect of the February 6 earthquake." he said and added:

"There is no single major fault. The Savrun fault is a region consisting of many small faults, the largest of which is the fault. Therefore, my expectation is that a very large earthquake that can exceed magnitude 7 will not be expected in this region. A devastating major earthquake is not expected."

Prof. Dr. Şükrü Ersoy said, "There was a second earthquake after the 2023 earthquakes. After 9 hours, the Çardak fault became active and the region to the west of it triggered many faults towards Adana. Many earthquakes occur in that region, starting from Göksun towards Saimbeyli Kozan." he said.

Adana Governor Mustafa Yavuz said that teams were assigned after two earthquakes in the city.

Stating that they have not received any negative reports, Yavuz said, "No negative reports have come to the 112 Emergency Call Center so far. Our teams continue their field scans. I wish our citizens a 'get well soon'." he said.

Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum stated that they are closely following the developments after the earthquakes in Adana and Osmaniye and said, "Although no negative situation has been reported so far, we are evaluating all reports." He made a statement. Minister Kurum conveyed his wishes to get well soon to the citizens in the region.

Minister of Internal Affairs Mustafa Çiftçi stated that all teams of AFAD and relevant institutions immediately started field surveys after the earthquakes and said, "There is no negative situation as of now. Our teams continue their work. I wish our citizens affected by the earthquake to get well soon. May God protect our country and nation from disasters." he said.

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu also stated that, according to the initial findings, there is no problem in the transportation and communication infrastructures, and that the relevant institutions are closely following the developments in coordination.

Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu said, "I offer my best wishes to all our citizens affected by the earthquakes." He made the following statement:

"We are following the process closely in coordination with all our relevant institutions. So far, there has been no negative news reported to our Ministry units. May God protect our country and nation from all kinds of disasters."