4 seismologists reach consensus on 'Hakkari Earthquake' for the first time: They announced the magnitude of the earthquake

While the anxious wait of citizens continues following the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes, the statements of experts remain a key topic of discussion.

Following earthquakes in Hakkari, the largest of which was 4.5, 4 seismologists have issued a warning for Hakkari with a joint decision for the first time. 

DEMAND FOR URBAN TRANSFORMATION IN HAKKARİ

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Övgün Ercan stated in a post on his X account that they expect a magnitude 7 earthquake in Hakkari, saying the following:

"Starting with myself, 4 seismologists have reached a consensus for the first time that an earthquake of around M7 is expected in Hakkari: Geophysicist Prof. Dr. Övgün Ercan and Geoscientists: Prof. Dr. Okan Tüysüz, Prof. Dr. Naci Görür, Prof. Dr. Doğan Perinçek. Hakkari should be prioritized for urban transformation."

Ben başta olmak üzere, 4 deprem bilimci ilk kez Hakkari'de M7 dolayında bir deprem beklendiği konusunda uzlaştılar: Yerfizikçi Prof. Dr. Övgün Ercan ile Yerbilimciler: Prof Dr Okan Tüysüz, Prof Dr Naci Görür, Prof Dr. Doğan Perincek. Hakkari kentsel dönüşüm önceliği almalı.

— Prof. Dr. Övgün Ahmet Ercan (@ovgunaercan) January 4, 2024

News Source: 12punto