News of a concerning earthquake in Istanbul has emerged. According to the Kandilli Observatory, an earthquake occurred in Silivri, Istanbul. The earthquake has once again raised concerns about the anticipated major Marmara earthquake.
The Kandilli Observatory announced that an earthquake had occurred in Silivri, Istanbul.
The magnitude of the earthquake, which took place at 19:36, was reported as 3.1. The depth of the alarming earthquake was stated to be 3.7.
As it is known, the last significant earthquake in Istanbul occurred on September 26, 2019. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.8, was felt in neighboring provinces as well. However, as many experts have repeatedly pointed out, an earthquake with a magnitude exceeding 7 is expected in Istanbul. Yet, a precise timeframe for this event cannot be provided.