110,000 quakes hit Türkiye in 2 years—Santorini, southeast Anatolia most affected
A clock frozen in time among the ruins—a chilling reminder of when the earthquake struck at 4:17 a.m., changing lives forever, Hatay, Türkiye, Feb. 6, 2023. (AA Photo)
Recent seismic activity in the Aegean Sea has led to deserted streets in popular tourist destinations like Santorini, as millions of visitors stay away from these areas.
Following the devastating “Century’s Disaster” of Feb. 6, 2023, Türkiye and its nearby regions have experienced nearly 110,000 earthquakes.
Unprecedented seismic activity since February 2023
The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) shared a video on its social media accounts illustrating the seismic activity in Türkiye and the nearby regions between Feb. 6, 2023, and Feb. 6, 2025.
The data shows a significant uptick in earthquakes since the major earthquake that affected the region in early 2023.
Earthquake statistics: A growing threat
According to AFAD’s official statement, Türkiye experiences a magnitude 6 earthquake approximately every three years, a magnitude 6+ quake every five years, and a magnitude 7+ earthquake every 10 years.
On average, 24,000 earthquakes are recorded annually. However, since the “disaster of the century,” nearly 110,000 earthquakes have been detected.
The scale of the seismic activity highlights the critical importance of continued disaster management efforts in Türkiye and its neighboring countries.
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