Üşümezsoy: Istanbul Earthquakes 'Not a Sign of Major Quake' - Not on Main Fault Line

The recent micro-earthquakes off Istanbul, according to seismologist Prof. Dr. Şener Üşümezsoy, are occurring on secondary and tertiary fault branches rather than the main fault line. Üşümezsoy emphasized that these tremors cannot independently trigger a major earthquake, calling the Adalar fault 'old and dead.' 'No major quake will come from here' he stated. The professor noted that similar events have occurred since 1999 and that the tremors are part of the normal process. He dismissed public fears of an 'Istanbul earthquake' as unfounded. How Will Markets React? This analysis underscores that earthquake risks have been exaggerated, potentially preventing unnecessary panic among investors.