After 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Adana, expert issues warning

Turkish seismologist, geologist, and a emeritus professor at the Istanbul Technical University, Naci Gorur, accessed, April 23, 2025. (AA Photo)

Following a 5.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Adana on Sunday, Oct. 27, Professor Dr. Naci Gorur warned authorities and residents to prepare for future seismic events.

Some citizens took to the streets after the tremor in Adana's Kozan district. (AA Photo)

The earthquake occurred Sunday, Oct. 27 at 20:07 local time in Kozan, with the Eastern Anatolian Fault Line being a key factor in the event, according to Gorur's analysis.

Seismic activity linked to February earthquakes

Prof. Dr. Naci Gorur, a prominent geoscientist, took to the social media platform X to explain that stress was added to the Eastern Anatolian Fault Line after the February 6 earthquakes. He reiterated his earlier warnings about potential future seismic activity in the region and emphasized the need to build a quake-resistant Adana.

Türkiye’s official “Earthquake Danger Zones Map,” updated with the efforts of five universities and two state institutions for the first time in 21 years, is expected to be presented to the council of ministers on Jan. 1, 2018. (Mapping by AFAD)

"Build a quake-resistant Adana" Gorur urges

In his statement, Gorur noted: "A 5.0 earthquake occurred in Minnetli-Kozan, Adana. This area is related to the Goksun-Yakapinar fault zone, which is an extension of the fault line that produced the February 6 earthquakes. Stress has accumulated on this fault, and we previously warned of possible earthquakes. It’s time to build a quake-resistant Adana."

https://twitter.com/nacigorur/status/1850599528296026458

Naci Gorur's post on X

October 28, 2024 10:51 AM GMT+03:00