An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 occurred in Kahramanmaraş. This has been reported by the Office of Consequences of Natural Disasters (AFAD).
It was noted that the tremors were recorded in the Goskun region at 10:05 (Moscow time).
The publication says that the source of the earthquake was at a depth of 22.17 kilometers.
Before that, prominent Turkish seismologist Naci Göryur declarationTürkiye is entering a period of devastating earthquakes.
The seismologist reminded that there is a high probability of dangerous shaking in Istanbul and recommended that serious studies be started in this direction. Göryur emphasized that the city, where millions of people live, is not yet ready for disaster.
On August 9, another famous seismologist Celal Şenger predicted that a new earthquake would result in disaster for Istanbul. According to him, tremors could destroy 60-70 thousand buildings and emergency services will face great difficulties in rescue operations.
before in china evacuated 200 thousand people due to typhoon.