Kütahya trembles again as Türkiye faces continued earthquake activity

2025-05-01 17:30:00 127
Kütahya trembles again as Türkiye faces continued earthquake activity

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake has struck Kütahya province in Türkiye, adding to the series of recent seismic activities in the region.

According to a statement from the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Department (AFAD) shared on social media, the earthquake occurred on May 1 at 15:38 local time in the Simav district of Kütahya city, per Caliber.Az.

The tremor was recorded at a depth of 10.66 kilometres.

This earthquake follows a previous tremor that struck Kütahya on April 25, as well as the powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake that jolted the Sea of Marmara off the coast of Silivri on April 23 at 13:39 local time. The earlier quake lasted roughly 10 seconds and caused widespread panic throughout Istanbul and surrounding provinces. A 3.9 magnitude tremor had been recorded just 26 minutes prior, at 13:13 local time, sparking a series of aftershocks that affected the region.

AFAD confirmed that a total of 127 aftershocks were registered following the initial 6.2 magnitude earthquake, with 47 of those occurring within the first three hours. These aftershocks ranged in depth from 6 to 15 kilometres, with the most intense seismic activity concentrated in the Silivri and Büyükçekmece areas. The aftershocks were felt widely across Istanbul and other neighbouring provinces.

The initial earthquake and the subsequent aftershocks resulted in 236 injuries, most of which occurred when people panicked and attempted to flee their homes, with many sustaining injuries after jumping from windows and balconies. During the chaos, a building in Istanbul's Fatih district collapsed, though fortunately, no fatalities were reported.

The seismic activity did not stop there. The following morning, on April 24, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Büyükçekmece at 08:19 local time. This tremor, originating in the Sea of Marmara, had a depth of 7 kilometres and was widely felt in surrounding areas. As the day progressed, another earthquake was reported in the southwestern province of Denizli. This tremor, which occurred in Pamukkale at a depth of 13.34 kilometres, continued the chain of seismic activity affecting various regions across Türkiye.

The Turkish authorities are closely monitoring the situation as seismic activity persists. AFAD has urged the public to stay informed, remain vigilant, and adhere to safety measures in the face of these ongoing aftershocks. The authorities continue to assess damage and provide support to those affected by the tremors.

By Tamilla Hasanova

Source: caliber.az

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