Euro
Arrow
55,6390
Dollar
Arrow
49,5728
Sterling
Arrow
66,1681
Gold
Arrow
6595,6330
BIST 100
Arrow
11.586
Home > Current Affairs News > Prof. Dr. Naci Görür evaluates the earthquake in Erzincan

Prof. Dr. Naci Görür evaluates the earthquake in Erzincan

The Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute announced that a 4.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in Tercan, Erzincan. While citizens panicked during the tremor, Earth Scientist Prof. Dr. Naci Görür issued a statement.

X Facebook WhatsApp Mail SUBSCRIBE Google News
Published: 21.03.2025 01:40 Updated: 21.03.2025 01:40
Prof. Dr. Naci Görür evaluates the earthquake in Erzincan

The epicenter of the earthquake was reported as the Oğulveren settlement. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) announced that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.8 kilometers.

Earth Scientist Prof. Dr. Naci Görür made a statement following the earthquake. Sharing on his social media account, Görür said:

"A 4.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in Oğulveren-Tercan/Erzincan. The earthquake took place on the probable extension of the strike-slip Palandöken Fault. No fault line is visible in Oğulveren."


News Source: 12punto

Tags

AFAD Earthquake Erzincan fault line Naci Görür Tercan