Double Quakes Hit Erzincan and Gümüşhane, Felt in Giresun and Trabzon
Yesterday, on December 18, 2023, two earthquakes hit the provinces of Gümüşhane and Erzincan in Turkey. The earthquake in Gümüşhane was recorded as a magnitude 4.1, while the earthquake in Erzincan was recorded as a magnitude 3.7. The impact of these earthquakes was also felt in the neighboring provinces of Giresun and Trabzon.
The Kandilli Observatory and AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Authority) have released the latest list of earthquakes, documenting the successive earthquakes that occurred in the region on that day.
The news of these seismic events serves as a reminder of the ever-present risk of earthquakes in Turkey, a country located on several active fault lines. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant and prepared for potential seismic activity, and to adhere to safety precautions in the event of an earthquake.
