A devastating earthquake occurred on February 6 in Turkey and Syria, resulting in thousands of deaths and missing persons. This catastrophe was accurately predicted by a Dutch researcher.
In a Twitter post on February 3, researcher Frank Hoogerbeets from the Solar System Geometry Survey (SSGEOS) based in the Netherlands stated: “Sooner or later, there will be a strong earthquake of approximately 7.5 magnitude in the region of Southern-Central Turkey, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon.”
Hoogerbeets’ prediction was made just three days prior to the disaster that struck Turkey and heavily impacted neighboring Syria.
Frank Hoogerbeets’ post gained attention following the earthquake at the Turkey-Syria border. (Screenshot)
Epicenter of the earthquake on the morning of February 6. (Photo: SSGEOS).
After the early morning earthquake on February 6, Turkey continued to experience dozens of aftershocks ranging from mild to strong.
Hoogerbeets expressed his sorrow after his prediction became a reality. “My heart goes out to those affected by the major earthquake in Central Turkey,” he wrote.
Within just over 24 hours, the total death toll from the earthquake in Turkey and Syria exceeded 4,800. In Turkey, at least 3,381 fatalities were confirmed, while in Syria, the number reached 1,444.
However, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the death toll could rise significantly beyond the initial figures, potentially reaching 20,000 as rescue teams discover more victims from the rubble.
