Prof. Dr. Şener Üşümezsoy had warned 20 days ago: An earthquake of magnitude 6.0-6.5 could occur in Silivri

Prof. Dr. Şener Üşümezsoy had said on CGTN Türk's Youtube channel, 'There may be an earthquake of 6.0-6.5 magnitude in Kumburgaz and Silivri.' The earthquake Üşümezsoy said happened today. Answering Ece Üner's questions on Halk TV, Üşümezsoy explained whether there would be a new earthquake or not; and he also spoke harshly against the Scientific Board.

AFAD announced that two earthquakes, one measuring 3.9 and the other 6.2, occurred off the coast of Silivri, Istanbul. The earthquakes were felt throughout the Marmara Region, while the largest aftershock was recorded as 5.9. It was reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.99 kilometers. The tremors that occurred drew attention to Silivri's earthquake risk and structural durability. The ground structure and possible risks in the dis…

CHP Istanbul Provincial Chairman Özgür Çelik announced that he received information from Silivri Prison after the earthquake.

While the tremor felt in a wide area in the Marmara Region caused great panic, the statement made by earthquake expert Prof. Dr. Şener Üşümezsoy on live broadcast brought reassurance: There is no risk of another earthquake in the Marmara region from now on.

Prof. Dr. Şener Üşümezsoy had warned 20 days ago: An earthquake of magnitude 6.0-6.5 could occur in Silivri