Japanese seismologist warned about a possible earthquake in Turkey

Japanese seismologist Yoshinori Moriwaki presented a forecast about a possible earthquake in Turkey.

As reported by BAKU.WS, during a presentation at Kirikkale University, the scientist paid special attention to the Marmara Sea region.

Moriwaki noted that energy has been accumulating in this area for about 400 years. The seismologist emphasized the seriousness of the situation in the region.

"After Elazig in 2020, earthquakes occurred in Manisa, Mugla, and Izmir. However, the fault line in Izmir has not yet completely ruptured. In the Marmara Sea region, the Yalova-Cinarcik line ruptured in 1999, and the Canakkale-Gelibolu line ruptured in 1912. Meanwhile, the 170-kilometer section from Tekirdag to Yalova can be divided into three parts. A 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred on the Silivri coast, but this territory has not fully recovered. The 70-kilometer section between Kucukcekmece and Yalova maintains the potential for creating powerful earthquakes. Additionally, the fault line extends along Gemlik, Bursa, Bandirma, Balikesir, and Ayvalik. Bandirma hasn't experienced a major earthquake for approximately 350-400 years. Therefore, energy is accumulating there, and caution is needed."

Further, Moriwaki reported that no earthquake is expected in Ankara:

"Ankara is not directly on the fault line. Therefore, a strong earthquake is not expected in Kirikkale. However, there may be periodic small tremors in the Kutahya, Nigde, and Konya areas."

The seismologist emphasized the necessity of taking protective measures against a possible earthquake:

"An earthquake can occur at any moment, so everyone should be prepared. Your emergency kit should always include essential items such as water, chocolate, and salt. Home environments should be safe, and family members should determine a meeting place in advance. When the earthquake happened in Japan in 2011, I didn't know where to meet with my family. Therefore, everyone should know in advance where to meet."