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 SHAKES OF 4.4 AND 4.3
After the earthquakes during the day, the tremors continued in the evening. Two more earthquakes occurred in Adana Saimbeyli at 19.00, with a magnitude of 4.4 and at 20.28, with a magnitude of 4.3. The depth of the earthquakes was announced as 7 kilometers.
PRELIMINARY EVALUATION REPORTS FROM AFAD
In its preliminary assessment report on the 5.2 magnitude earthquake, which occurred at 14.43 today and whose epicenter was announced as Osmaniye Sumbas, AFAD gave the epicenter of the earthquake as Adana's Saimbeyli district.
The report stated that 16 aftershocks with magnitudes ranging from 1.0 to 2.4 were recorded between the main shock and 12:58. It was stated that the fault that caused the earthquake will be determined as a result of detailed seismological and field studies.
The report stated that 32 earthquakes of magnitude 4 or higher have occurred in the region since 1900, the largest being 5.7. It was also noted that there were 3 historical earthquake records in the region dating back to before 1900. AFAD stated that the information in the report was compiled with the data produced within the first hour following the earthquake and warned that if there are damaged structures in the region, these structures should not be used.
In the report regarding the 4.9 magnitude earthquake, whose epicenter was Saimbeyli at 14:36, it was stated that 6 aftershocks with magnitudes ranging from 1.7 to 2.4 were recorded before the main shock.
It was announced that before the 4.8 magnitude earthquake at 14:19, there were 11 aftershocks ranging in magnitude from 1.5 to 3.1.
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."
