What earthquakes occurred in Ottoman history?
The recent 6.2-magnitude earthquake in Istanbul caused widespread panic among Turks, with people taking shelter in tents in mosques and parks.
So, did such earthquakes occur in ancient Ottoman history? Let's talk about that today.
In 1509, during the reign of Sultan Bayezid II, the Ottomans suffered a major earthquake. The earthquake was so devastating that it was popularly known as the "Qiyamat-i Sugra", meaning "little doomsday". The idea that the end of time had come spread throughout society.
After that, at certain intervals, in the 16th and 17th centuries, a total of 9 earthquakes occurred. In 1719, Istanbul was hit by two strong earthquakes. Many buildings were destroyed and damaged. According to sources, 40 mosques and 27 minarets were reduced to ruins as a result of the earthquake. The city walls were also damaged.
In 1766, two more earthquakes struck the Marmara coast. A tsunami hit the area from the Bosphorus to Mudanya Bay. The earthquake occurred on the day of Eid al-Adha, after the morning prayer. If it had occurred earlier, when the mosques were full, the number of victims would have been much higher.
In 1894, an earthquake with a magnitude of approximately 7.3 occurred. About 10,000 buildings were severely damaged.
As you can see, Ottoman Istanbul also experienced large earthquakes at short intervals. This also has a pre-Ottoman history. Leave your thoughts on the earthquake in the comments.
Prepared by Muhammadali Hikmatullah based on sources
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