Successive Earthquakes in the Marmara Sea.
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AFAD and Kandilli Observatory announced that there have been a series of small earthquakes in the Marmara Sea, around the islands.
Prof. Dr. Osman Bektaş drew attention to the micro-earthquake activity observed at a depth of 10-13 kilometers along the Adalar and Çınarcık faults in the Marmara Sea. Bektaş stated that the activity may be related to possible creep movement in the deeper sections of the fault.
Following warnings about an earthquake in Istanbul appearing on earthquake tracking apps, many citizens began wondering whether or not they had experienced any tremors. So, was there an earthquake in Istanbul? Here are the details…
A series of small earthquakes were recorded yesterday (August 19, 2026) off the coast of the islands in the Marmara Sea. Professor Dr. Osman Bektaş, speaking on A Haber, assessed the seismic activity through the lens of slow slippage and stress changes, known as "creep." Bektaş stated that Istanbul should always be prepared for earthquakes.
The islands of Istanbul, located in the Marmara Sea, experienced a sequence of earthquakes on August 19, 2026. The strongest recorded shock had a magnitude of 3.2, raising the attention of residents in the region. The Presidency of Disaster and Emergency Management (AFAD), an official Turkish body, confirmed the occurrence of multiple [...]
According to a statement by AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Authority of Turkey), an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2 occurred with its epicenter in the Islands district. The tremor was felt in various parts of Istanbul.
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