Was there an earthquake in Kocaeli? Was there an earthquake in İzmit?
Following the explosion at the TÜPRAŞ facility in Kocaeli, the cause of the felt tremor has become a subject of curiosity. After the explosion, citizens began asking, "Was there an earthquake?"
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WAS THERE AN EARTHQUAKE IN KOCAELİ?
A tremor was felt in 7 districts of Kocaeli. Following the tremor, many people took to the streets out of fear of an earthquake.
It has been learned that the cause of the felt tremor was not an earthquake, but rather an explosion that occurred in İzmit.
WHERE DID THE EXPLOSION OCCUR?
The explosion, which took place in İzmit and was felt in many places, was observed from the gulf.
The explosion occurred at Tüpraş's facilities located in İzmit.
A major tremor was felt in Kocaeli due to the explosion. A fire broke out at the facility following the explosion. The resulting fire has been brought under control.