Statement from Naci Görür following the 4.5 magnitude earthquake in Gaziantep's Nurdağı! Is a larger earthquake expected?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Nurdağı district of Gaziantep was felt in 5 provinces. Naci Görür stated that he does not expect a larger earthquake in the region.
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An earthquake occurred in the Nurdağı district of Gaziantep during the night. According to information on the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) website, the magnitude of the earthquake recorded at 03:42 was announced as 4.5.
AFAD reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 7.44 kilometers. The tremor, centered in Nurdağı, was felt in Kilis, Kahramanmaraş, Osmaniye, and Hatay, as well as in Gaziantep.
While the earthquake caused brief panic in surrounding provinces, AFAD's initial statement indicated that no negative incidents had been detected so far.
Geoscientist Prof. Dr. Naci Görür also made an assessment on his social media account following the earthquake. Görür stated that the tremor was shallow and that the region had produced earthquakes before.
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred 8 hours ago in Hamidiye-Nurdağ, Gaziantep. It is a shallow earthquake. A region that has produced earthquakes before. Amanos Fault. We do not expect a larger earthquake here. Get well soon.