An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 occurred in the Kozan district of Adana, which was stated to be close to the surface and felt its effect in a large-scale region. We convey the images of the earthquake on social media and the statements made by experts.
As of 08:44 on 25 July in Kozan, Adana An earthquake of 5.5 magnitude occurred. According to the first information, the earthquake occurred 3.7 kilometers below the surface, causing the intensity to be felt in a wider region.
On the Savrun fault It is stated that the said fault line has been relieved with the earthquake, which is stated to have occurred. Experts say that the heavily damaged structures living in the region should be avoided.
According to the first information conveyed by the Kandilli Observatory, the data for the 25 July Adana earthquake are as follows:
- Place: Kozan, Adana
- History: 25.07.2023
- Hour: 08:44:48 CET
- Size: 5.5
- Depth: 3.7 km
The information conveyed by AFAD is as follows:
- Size: 5.5 (Mw)
- Place: Kozan (Adana)
- History: 2023-07-25
- Hour: 08:44:49 CET
- Latitude: 37,632 N
- Longitude: 35,902 E
- Depth: 11.27 km
Differences such as depth and size between the data from AFAD and Kandilli may be revised in the future, it should be noted that these data are not permanent since the earthquake has just occurred.
When we take a look at the Seismic Map application, we can see aftershocks between 2.5 and 3.0 in the surrounding districts of Adana after the 5.5-magnitude earthquake:
AFAD President: There is no negative situation
prof. Dr. Naci Görür stated that the effects of February 6 continue:
Earthquake researcher Baturhan Öğüt: Savruhn fault line was relieved with this earthquake
Investigations on the Savrun fault, which was also pointed out by Naci Görür after the Kahramanmaraş Earthquake, continue. Görür had pointed out that severe earthquakes may also occur on the Savrun fault after 6 February.
Cenk Yaltırak, on the other hand, said that the earthquake occurred on the Kozan fault, not on the Savrun fault:
However, according to another expert Ramazan Demirtaş, the earthquake has nothing to do with the Savrun fault:
Demirtaş draws attention as an expert who argues that the Savrun fault never existed, unlike Görür.
The first images from the region about the earthquake:
Details are coming…