Aftershocks of science: Turkish scientists clash over Istanbul earthquake risk
Following the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Silivri in the Sea of Marmara on April 23, 2025, Türkiye’s seismic community has become embroiled in a public and heated debate. As aftershocks ripple through the region, so too do opposing scientific opinions on the nature of the fault lines beneath Istanbul—and the likelihood of a devastating earthquake in the near future.
