People living in Kütahya closely follow the earthquake risk for a safe living environment. We have compiled the questions about earthquakes and fault lines that have been frequently on the agenda lately. It is now possible to have a clear idea of which districts and districts are at greater risk.
Fault Lines in Kütahya
What fault lines are there in Kütahya? Earthquakes, which occur frequently throughout Türkiye, have recently reached alarming levels. Especially those living in Kütahya want to have information about the geological structure of the province and possible fault lines. IRAP reports made in Kütahya province attract great attention. These reports assess disaster risks and particularly highlight earthquake threats.
Earthquake Scenarios in Kütahya
The devastating earthquakes experienced in the past increase the risk of the province facing similar disasters in the future. Therefore, the earthquake hazard has become a source of concern for those living in Kütahya. The Provincial Directorate of Disaster and Emergency in Kütahya is carrying out studies to determine possible earthquake scenarios. In particular, potential earthquakes that may occur on the Kütahya Fault and Simav Fault are emphasized.
- For example, the effects of an earthquake with a magnitude of M = 7.0 that could occur on the Kütahya Fault were examined and an estimated seismic intensity map was created.
- The earthquake risk in Kütahya and its surroundings is controlled by fault lines in neighboring provinces such as the Gediz–Emet Fault Zone, Simav Fault Zone and Kütahya Fault Zone, as well as the North Anatolian Fault Zone, Gediz Graben System, Sultandağı Fault Zone and Eskişehir Fault Zone.
- Active fault zones in these regions keep the region under constant earthquake threat.