prof. Dr. Haluk Özener announced that after the earthquake, a possible tsunami warning was issued for the Mediterranean region. There was also a statement from AFAD on the subject.
The epicenter is Gaziantep’s Şehitkamil district, known as the ‘Kahramanmaraş-Gaziantep Earthquake’ and felt in dozens of cities. 7.7 earthquake Then came the tsunami statement. Director of Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute prof. Dr. Haluk Ozenerissued a tsunami warning for the Mediterranean after the earthquake.
Haluk Özener, who was a guest of CNN Türk’s live broadcast, said that the earthquake in the Mediterranean region can cause a tsunami announced that they had warned. In the following hours, an important statement came from AFAD.
AFAD: There is no tsunami hazard:
“After the 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes that occurred today in Kahramanmaraş, Pazarcık and Elbistan, they will affect our coasts in the Eastern Mediterranean as of now. There is no danger of tsunami. It is announced to the public with respect.”
Haluk Özener’s tsunami statement:
“In the Mediterranean region of this earthquake, can cause a tsunami We gave the warning.”
Italy had warned of a possible tsunami and soon withdrew it:
“Possible warning off the coast of Italy following the earthquake in Turkey. It is recommended that you stay away from the coast and follow the instructions of the authorities.”
“Alarm canceled on Italian coast.”
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