Back-to-back earthquakes in the Black Sea

A 4.3-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Black Sea at 15:09.

According to data from the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the epicenter of the tremor was determined to be in the Black Sea.

It was reported that the earthquake occurred 254.25 kilometers away from the nearest settlement. No negative reports have been issued so far regarding the tremor, which occurred at a depth of 7.37 kilometers.

Following this earthquake, another 4.3-magnitude tremor occurred.

THAT GEOLOGIST HAD WARNED ABOUT THE BLACK SEA

On January 27, a 3.7-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Trabzon at a depth of 28 kilometers. Following the tremor, which caused brief panic, the governor's office announced that there were "no negative reports."

After the earthquake, Prof. Dr. Osman Bektaş made assessments on his social media account. Stating that the tremor occurred on the Black Sea Fault System, Bektaş said, "Since the earthquake was shallow at a depth of 9.6 km, the shaking and the noise of physical fracturing were quite effective. Conclusion: The Black Sea is a source of earthquakes."

Drawing attention to AFAD data, Bektaş had warned of a greater risk for the region:

"According to AFAD, the Black Sea coastal strip should be prepared for a 6.6-magnitude earthquake. However, this value could be even higher in coastal sandy areas. Coastal landslide zones, reclaimed land, and residential areas are high-risk zones."

Emphasizing that the earthquake serves as a warning for Trabzon and Rize, Bektaş stated, "The Black Sea Fault is alive and active. The 'safe city' misconception is over. Reclaimed land, building stock, and landslide-prone residential areas are our biggest risks. Even if the tremor is small, the message it sends is vital!"