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Experts issue consecutive statements following earthquake in Gaziantep

Following the 4.6 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Nurdağı district of Gaziantep, experts have provided notable assessments. While Prof. Dr. Naci Görür stated that the tremor occurred at a plate boundary, Prof. Dr. Osman Bektaş suggested that the earthquake could be one of the delayed aftershocks continuing since the February 6 earthquakes.

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The 4.6 magnitude earthquake that occurred last night in the Nurdağı district of Gaziantep caused brief panic in the region. AFAD announced that the earthquake took place at a depth of 7.01 kilometers. Minister of Interior Mustafa Çiftçi also reported that no negative incidents were encountered during initial inspections.

Following the earthquake, assessments came from geoscientists.

“EARTHQUAKE IS AT THE PLATE BOUNDARY AND EDGES”

In a post on his social media account, Prof. Dr. Naci Görür described the region where the earthquake occurred as “around the Gaziantep, Kuzoluk-Nurdağı regions, between the Amanos and Dead Sea Fault Zone segments” as follows.

Görür used the following expressions in his post:

"The earthquake is at the plate boundary and edges. I fear that the interiors of the plates will fracture under the influence of the February 6, 2023 earthquakes. Get well soon."


“CAN BE EVALUATED WITHIN THE SCOPE OF DELAYED AFTERSHOCKS”

Prof. Dr. Osman Bektaş stated that the earthquake could be linked to the ongoing seismic activity in the region following the February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes.

Bektaş stated that the tremor “can be evaluated within the scope of delayed aftershocks” and added, "This situation may be one of the indicators pointing to the fact that the Dead Sea Fault Zone has not yet fully released its stress." he assessed.

“SHOULD NOT BE INTERPRETED AS A HARBINGER OF A LARGE EARTHQUAKE”

In his next post, Bektaş stated, "The southern segments of the fault extending towards the Amik Plain should be monitored carefully. The earthquake risk for Hatay and Gaziantep continues. However, a single M4.6 earthquake should not be interpreted as a harbinger of an impending large earthquake. M3-4 aftershocks may continue." he said.