Led by Professor Radwan Al-Kilani, the research team, which included engineer Anas Atatreh, meticulously tracked the extensive aftershock sequence following the main earthquake. The findings have been published in the An-Najah University Research Journal (DOI: 10.35552/anujr.a.38.1.2148).

The research highlights the correlation between seismic activity in Turkey and the occurrence of earthquakes along the East Anatolian Fault (EAF) and the Dead Sea Transform (DST) fault system. The study concludes that the Turkey earthquake is likely to be followed by aftershocks over an extended period, possibly lasting for years, owing to the substantial magnitude of the initial earthquake.

Significantly, the study observed heightened seismic activity in the northern part of the Dead Sea fault, spanning Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine, during the period of the Turkish earthquake on February 6. This observation was attributed to the geological relationship between the Eastern Anatolia and Dead Sea faults.

In response to the study's results, the researchers emphasize the critical need for preparedness and readiness in Palestine and neighboring countries, including Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. They advocate for the development of strategic plans and awareness programs at both state and citizen levels to mitigate potential future seismic activity and minimize the loss of life and property.

The study also strongly recommends the implementation of research projects aimed at gaining deeper insights into the tectonic relationship between the Eastern Anatolia and Dead Sea faults, along with its implications for the region.