Frightening warning for Marmara from Naci Görür after Çanakkale earthquake! 'We expect the big earthquake...'
Following the 3.9 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of the Ayvacık district in Çanakkale, Earth Scientist Prof. Dr. Naci Görür stated that the tremor took place on the Küçükkuyu Fault and made assessments regarding the major earthquake expected in the Marmara region.
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According to data from AFAD, a 3.9 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of the Ayvacık district of Çanakkale yesterday at 22:15. While no negative incidents were reported according to initial assessments following the tremor, which was recorded at a depth of approximately 13 kilometers, a statement regarding the earthquake came from Prof. Dr. Naci Görür.
GÖRÜR: "WE EXPECT THE BIG EARTHQUAKE SOON ON THE NORTHERN BRANCH"
Evaluating the earthquake, Prof. Dr. Naci Görür stated that the tremor occurred on the Küçükkuyu Fault, saying, "It was a shallow and small earthquake."
12 hours ago, a shallow and small earthquake occurred on the Küçükkuyu Fault. This zone, which is considered the southern branch of the NAF, shows that the Marmara Region is under stress. We expect the big earthquake soon on the northern branch pic.twitter.com/4FUilgpHee
— Prof. Dr. Naci Görür (@nacigorur) July 16, 2026
Görür stated, "This zone, which is considered the southern branch of the North Anatolian Fault Line, shows that the Marmara Region is under stress," and added, "We expect the big earthquake soon on the northern branch."