Naci Görür makes statement following Balıkesir earthquake: '7.0 magnitude earthquake'
Prof. Dr. Naci Görür shared a post on his social media account following the 4.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Balıkesir. Görür discussed the seismic activity that has taken place in the region over the years.
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While the 4.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Balıkesir caused fear and panic among citizens, those who felt the tremor began to wonder about the comments of earthquake experts on the matter.
Informing citizens via his social media account following the earthquakes, Prof. Dr. Naci Görür wrote the following after the Balıkesir earthquake:
"An earthquake occurred in Adaören-Dursunbey/Balıkesir. The earthquake is on the eastern extension of the Balıkesir Fault Zone.
There were also earthquakes of certain magnitudes in the Dursunbey region in the 20th century, in 1924, 1952, and 1979.
In 1898, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in Balıkesir. With love."