Remarkable statement from Naci Görür: He called the location of the earthquake in Erzincan 'sensitive'

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake that occurred at night in the Kemah district of Erzincan caused brief concern among local residents. Geoscientist Prof. Dr. Naci Görür pointed out the region, stating that the earthquake occurred in a critical location.

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Remarkable statement from Naci Görür: He called the location of the earthquake in Erzincan 'sensitive'

The Kemah district of Erzincan was shaken by a 4.1-magnitude earthquake on February 11 at 00:38. According to the statement made by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the epicenter of the earthquake was Kemah, and it occurred at a depth of approximately 7 kilometers.

While the tremor caused anxiety among citizens who were sleeping at night, there were no reports of any loss of life or property. It was observed that the earthquake caused a brief moment of panic.

Prof. Dr. Naci Görür made the following statements regarding the earthquake in a post on his official X account:

"Earthquake in Gediktepe-Kemah/Erzincan. 4.1 magnitude. Near the Munzur segment of the Ovacık Fault, to the west. A shallow earthquake. Its location is sensitive. Unbroken. Close to the 7 Su Fault. Get well soon."

Gediktepe-Kemah/Erzincan’da deprem. 4,1 büyüklükte. Ovacık Fayının Munzur segmenti civarında, batısında. Sığ bir deprem . Yeri hassas. Kırılmamış 7 Su Fayına yakın. Geçmiş olsun.
— Prof. Dr. Naci Görür (@nacigorur) February 11, 2026