Geologist Prof. Dr. Naci Görür made striking assessments regarding the 5,3 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Edremit Bay. The earthquake, On January 23, 2025 at 23:38It took place off the coast of Ayvacık district of Çanakkale.
Data from AFAD and Kandilli
AFAD announced the magnitude of the earthquake 5,2, Kandilli Observatory is 5,3 The earthquake was felt in a wide area, especially in the Northern Aegean region, and there was brief panic in the region.
Naci Görür's Statements
Prof. Dr. Naci Görür made the following statement on the social media platform X:
- “A 5,3 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Edremit Gulf, in the Aegean Sea, on the Edremit Fault Zone. This fault zone represents the southern branch of the North Anatolian Fault Zone.”
- “A frightening earthquake of magnitude 1944 occurred in this gulf in 6,8. The Marmara Region and the Northern Aegean generally accumulate stress.”
Edremit Fault Zone and Historical Earthquakes
The Edremit Fault Zone is known as a region connected to the southern branch of the North Anatolian Fault Zone. This region, which has historically been the scene of significant earthquakes, A major earthquake of magnitude 6,8 occurred and caused serious damage.
Earthquake Risk of Marmara and Northern Aegean
Görür’s statement that “stress is accumulating” draws attention to the possibility of larger earthquakes in the future for both the Marmara Region and the Northern Aegean. This situation once again brings the mobility of fault lines and the seismic risks of the region to the agenda.
Warning to Citizens
Naci Görür's statements emphasize that citizens in the Marmara and Northern Aegean regions need to have earthquake awareness. Earthquake experts point out that building stocks need to be strengthened and individuals need to increase their disaster preparedness.
This earthquake in Edremit Bay has once again revealed the seismic activity of the region. Experts, recalling past earthquakes, state that we need to be prepared for possible major earthquakes.
