Turkey Endures Second Earthquake in Less Than a Week
Turkey faced its second significant earthquake in less than a week, with a 4.7 magnitude quake hitting Doğanyol on April 27. This follows a 6.2 quake that caused panic in Istanbul just five days earlier. No serious injuries reported yet, but local authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.
Turkey has been hit by another earthquake mere days after a significant tremor rocked Istanbul. At approximately 6:09 PM local time on April 27, a 4.7 magnitude quake struck the village of Doğanyol in southeastern Turkey. This village, home to around 6,332 residents, experienced the quake at a depth of 12.2 kilometers (7.5 miles). Despite the tremor, only three reports have come in, and fortunately, no injuries or fatalities have been recorded thus far.
The recent quake follows a more powerful 6.2 magnitude event that occurred just five days earlier, creating alarm among locals and tourists alike. The earlier earthquake, felt widely in Istanbul and surrounding areas, caused buildings to tremble and prompted residents to evacuate in panic. Turkey’s emergency management agency indicated the epicenter was near Silivri, an area that is no stranger to such seismic activity.
According to GFZ, that earlier quake measured 6.02 in magnitude and struck at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles) around 12:30 PM. Notably, 151 people were injured, primarily due to the fear-induced instinct to jump from heights when the quake struck. The rumble lasted about 13 seconds, and authorities have recorded 51 aftershocks to date.
A striking moment occurred during the initial quake when CNN Turkey presenter Meltem Bozbeyoğlu was live on-air. The studio shook, leading her to suspend her news report as she held onto her desk, revealing visible fear while urging her mother’s safety during the episode.
Istanbul has been a magnet for international travelers, ranking as the most visited city in the world in 2023, attracting about 20.2 million visitors. This figure eclipses other notable cities such as London and Dubai. Following the recent earthquakes, the FCDO offered updated travel advice, cautioning that many regions in Turkey frequently experience seismic activities that can be severe, damaging infrastructure, and posing risks to life.
In light of these events, travelers are encouraged to stay informed through Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority’s (AFAD) earthquake page, attend to local authorities’ directives, and monitor local news. The US Federal Emergency Management Agency has also released guidance on safety measures applicable before, during, and after an earthquake.
In summary, Turkey’s recent seismic turmoil underscores the region’s vulnerability to earthquakes. With a follow-up quake in Doğanyol occurring just five days after a significant tremor in Istanbul, authorities are monitoring the situation closely. Travelers are advised to remain vigilant and informed about the specific risks posed by the area’s seismic history.
Original Source: www.mirror.co.uk
