BREAKING NEWS... 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits Konya and surrounding areas

A 5.2 (Mw) magnitude earthquake occurred in the Kulu district of Konya on May 15, 2025, at 15:46. According to data released by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the epicenter of the earthquake was determined to be the Kulu district, and it was recorded that the tremor took place at a depth of 18.73 kilometers.

Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay stated:

'I convey my best wishes to all our citizens affected by the earthquake that occurred in our Kulu district. We are in contact with our teams regarding the latest situation.'

#EARTHQUAKE
Magnitude:5.2 (Mw)
Location:Kulu (Konya)
Date:2025-05-15
Time:15:46:36 TSI
Latitude:39.0675 N
Longitude:33.27639 E
Depth:18.73 km
Detail:https://t.co/FoaTrdmSEe@afadbaskanlik @trthaber @anadoluajansi

— AFAD Earthquake (@DepremDairesi) May 15, 2025

Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya said in his statement:

'A 5.2 magnitude earthquake has occurred in Kulu, Konya. Regarding the earthquake, which was also felt in surrounding provinces, all teams from AFAD and our relevant institutions have immediately begun field surveys. As of now, there are no negative reports.

I offer my best wishes to our citizens affected by the earthquake.

May God protect our country and our nation from disasters.'

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake has occurred in Kulu, Konya. Regarding the earthquake, which was also felt in surrounding provinces, all teams from AFAD and our relevant institutions have immediately begun field surveys. As of now, there are no negative reports.

To those affected by the earthquake…

— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) May 15, 2025

MANSUR YAVAŞ: ALL OUR TEAMS ARE ON ALERT

Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mansur Yavaş noted the following in a statement he made on social media following the earthquake:

"The 5.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Konya was also felt in Ankara. I convey my best wishes to all our citizens. As the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, we are closely monitoring the developments and are on alert with all our teams."

Konya AFAD Provincial Director Ali İhsan Körpeş stated that there have been no negative reports reaching them so far, adding, "Our field work continues."

PROF. DR. OKAN TÜYSÜZ: IT PRODUCES AN EARTHQUAKE ONCE EVERY THOUSANDS OF YEARS

Geologist Prof. Dr. Okan Tüysüz evaluated the Konya Kulu earthquake for NTV, stating, "It is an earthquake that occurred on the Tuz Gölü Fault. This fault is a fault that produces earthquakes at very long intervals. It produces an earthquake once every thousands of years."

Tüysüz emphasized that the earthquake was of medium depth and should not be seen as a precursor to a major earthquake, saying, "If there are damaged houses, one should not enter these houses. For my part, I am not of the opinion that a very significant earthquake will occur."

The Presidency's Directorate of Communications Center for Combating Disinformation also made a statement on its social media account regarding the earthquake. The statement included the following: "According to AFAD data, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred with its epicenter in Kulu, Konya. All our institutions, primarily AFAD, are continuing their investigations regarding the earthquake, which was also felt in Ankara and surrounding provinces. Please take into account the statements to be made by official sources. Do not give credence to unfounded claims."

News Source: 12punto