Scientists Warn: Earthquakes Are Migrating Toward Istanbul Along the Marmara Fault

Scientists Warn: Earthquakes Are Migrating Toward Istanbul Along the Marmara Fault

Researchers analyzing two decades of seismic data have uncovered a striking eastward migration of earthquakes along the Main Marmara Fault. In April 2025, the Main Marmara Fault beneath the Sea of Marmara in northwestern Türkiye experienced its strongest earthquake in more than sixty years. Researchers have now examined the event in detail using nearly two [...]