Successive Earthquakes in Adana and Osmaniye

Earthquakes occurred one after the other in Osmaniye and Adana.

According to the statement made by the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), a 4.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Adana's Saimbeyli district at 14.19.

17 minutes after the earthquake, which occurred at a depth of 7.9 kilometers, another earthquake of magnitude 4.9 occurred.

Following these earthquakes, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred at 14.43, centered in Osmaniye Sumbas. The depth of the earthquake in Osmaniye was recorded as 7 km.

NEW SHAKE OF 4.4

After the earthquakes during the day, another earthquake occurred in the evening. At 19:00, a 4.4 magnitude earthquake occurred in Saimbeyli, Adana. The depth of the earthquake was announced as 7 kilometers.

ÖMER ÇELİK: OUR FAMILIES CAN SEND THEIR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL TOMORROW

AK Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik made a statement at the Adana Earthquake Coordination Center after the earthquakes in Adana and Osmaniye.

Stating that all institutions immediately and organizedly went to the field, Ömer Çelik said, "There has been no loss of life so far, no citizens have been affected. Only our citizens have been affected psychologically. Field scanning will continue. It is necessary to be careful against disinformation. Images that have nothing to do with past earthquakes are posted on social media and served to misinform our people. Official institutions must be followed carefully." he said.

Stating that there is no damage to the schools according to the information received so far, Çelik said, "The schools are healthy, education will continue. Our families can send their children to schools with peace of mind." he said.

OKAN TÜYSÜZ: AN EARTHQUAKE OVER 7 is NOT EXPECTED

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."

ŞÜKRÜ ERSOY: THE EFFECT OF FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

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.

NACİ GörÜR: EARTHQUAKES ON THE EASTERN ANATOLIAN FAULT

Sharing on his social media account, Prof. Dr. Naci Görür also stated that the earthquakes were on the Eastern Anatolian Fault and said, "Earthquakes are approaching the Gulf and Adana! The February 6 earthquakes are showing their effects." he said.

STATEMENT FROM ADANA GOVERNOR: "THERE IS NO NEGATIVE REPORT RECEIVED SO FAR"

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 INSTITUTION: "NO NEGATIVE SITUATION HAS BEEN REPORTED, WE ARE EVALUATING ALL REPORTS"

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 ÇİFTÇİ: “FIELD SCANNING WAS STARTED IMMEDIATELY”

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 URALOĞLU: “THERE ARE NO NEGATIVES IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE”

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 MEMİŞOĞLU: "THERE IS NO NEGATIVE REPORTED TO OUR MINISTRY UNITS"

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."