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A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Aegean Sea at 2:26 p.m. local time, according to Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
A 6.0-magnitude quake had also been recorded in the same area on May 14.
Joining a live broadcast on CNN TURK, Professor Suleyman Pampal assessed the recent earthquake with a magnitude of 5.
Professor Pampal stated that an earthquake with a magnitude of 9 could occur in the Aegean region and such an event could potentially trigger a tsunami. He explained:
"There are trenches to the north of the Hellenic arc and the Cyprus arc, located south of the Crete fault line. This recent quake occurred very close to those. Nearby is also the Fethiye–Burdur fault zone, which is active and has previously generated a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. The region is not stable. The possibility of an earthquake between magnitude 8 and 9 is always present in this area. While these are smaller tremors, the potential for a major one is real. It's crucial to stay on alert. Precaution is essential."
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