Warning from Ahmet Ercan after a quiet day in Sındırgı: I recommend staying alert for the next 3-4 days
While the ongoing earthquakes in Balıkesir-Sındırgı have caused fear among the public, experts are making statements regarding the seismic activity in the region. Most recently, following a quiet day, Övgün Ahmet Ercan issued an important warning regarding the area.
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Issuing a warning via his social media account regarding the risk of a larger earthquake, Ercan stated that the silence could be interpreted either positively or negatively, and made the following statement:
"As of November 11, 2025, there have been 17 small aftershocks in Sındırgı larger than magnitude 4, with the largest being M 5.4.
Four of these earthquakes occurred in the last three days. It has been quiet today.
If a larger earthquake is to occur, it is expected to happen after a few days of silence.
I recommend that you stay alert as a precaution for the next 3 to 4 days. However, it is also possible that the expected earthquake will not occur and the activity will enter a damping phase. It is a difficult process for those living in Sındırgı.
I wish you patience and resilience.
With my love and respect."
As of November 11, 2025, there have been 17 small aftershocks in Sındırgı larger than magnitude 4, with the largest being M 5.4.
— Prof. Dr. Övgün Ahmet Ercan (@ovgunaercan) November 11, 2025
Four of these earthquakes occurred in the last three days. It has been quiet today.
If a larger earthquake is to occur, it is expected to happen after a few days of silence.
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