Where did the earthquake occur on August 17, how many people died? 23 years ago, on 17 August 1999 at 03:02 the Marmara earthquake occurred. Civilians who died are remembered on the anniversary of the Marmara earthquake, one of the biggest disasters in Turkey.
Where did the August 17 earthquake occur?
The Marmara earthquake happened exactly 23 years ago, on August 17, 1999 at 03:02 am, in the Gölcük district of Kocaeli. The magnitude 7.4 earthquake, which was felt in a wide area from Ankara to Izmir, was one of the biggest disasters.
What is the number of 99 deaths from the earthquake?
According to the official report, 18 thousand 373 people had died in the earthquake that occurred on 17 August 1999. 23 thousand 781 people were injured. 285 thousand 211 houses and 42 thousand 902 workplaces were seriously damaged in the earthquake which caused heavy loss of life and property.
How long did the Geluk earthquake last? How many seconds did the Marmara earthquake last?
The Marmara earthquake, which killed 18 thousand 373 people, lasted 45 seconds. Every year, commemoration ceremonies are held for those who lost their lives in the Marmara earthquake, which deeply affected Turkish history.
This year the commemoration ceremony has been held
- At the commemoration event held in front of the Earthquake Memorial on Kavakali Beach for the 23rd anniversary of the Marmara earthquake, silence was observed at 03.02, the time the disaster struck, and prayers were offered for those who lost their lives in the earthquake.
- A commemoration event was held in Yalova for the people who lost their lives in the Marmara earthquake on 17 August 1999.
- Participants gathered at Democracy and Republic Square on 15 July and took out a “silent march” to the earthquake memorial on the beach.
- A commemoration event was held in Sakarya for the people who lost their lives in the Marmara earthquake on 17 August 1999.
- Quran, hymns and praise were read at the event organized by Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality at Democracy Square. During the program, information films from Kizil and AFAD were shown, participants were offered tea and water.
Photos of the August 17 earthquake
