First Assessment of the Balıkesir Earthquake From Experts: Will the Sındırgı Earthquake Trigger a Possible Istanbul Earthquake?

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Aftershocks continue to be felt in the region following the 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir on the evening of August 10th, and statements continue to come from experts and officials. Geological engineer Prof. Dr. Osman Bektaş reiterated his warning that this earthquake is part of a cluster of earthquakes active since 1969 and could trigger fault lines in surrounding provinces in the future. Interior Minist…

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A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir yesterday at 7:53 p.m. Sixteen buildings, 12 of which were abandoned, were destroyed, and one person lost his life. Aftershocks continue in the region. Seismologist Prof. Dr. Şükrü Ersoy, appearing on a live broadcast for A Haber, assessed the developments.

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The 6.1 magnitude earthquake that struck yesterday in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir was felt in many cities, including Istanbul, Bursa, and Izmir. Professor Osman Bektaş warned Manisa, highlighting the potential for stress transfer.

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Gazi University Disaster Management Specialist Associate Professor Dr. Bülent Özmen stated that aftershocks following the 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Sındırgı could reach up to 5.2 magnitude. He also made a clear statement regarding the connection to the Istanbul earthquake.

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First assessment of the Balıkesir earthquake from experts: Will the Sındırgı earthquake trigger a possible Istanbul earthquake?

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There was much speculation about whether the Balıkesir earthquake would impact a potential major Istanbul earthquake. Prof. Dr. Naci Görür made an important statement regarding whether the earthquake would affect the North Anatolian Fault.