19 A threat if I ever heard one: "Turkish quakes may be ‘rehearsal’ for big one in Istanbul – scientists" (www.rt.com) posted 2 years ago by Primate98 2 years ago by Primate98 +20 / -1 Turkish quakes may be ‘rehearsal’ for big one in Istanbul – scientists The Turkish public should brace for the next earthquake hitting near Istanbul, local media and public figures warn 16 comments share 16 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Personally, I would accept that solar input is the most responsible for all the significant tectonic activity we have.
Also general interstellar energy may come into play also.
But, it is pretty hard to produce evidence so it is just a belief and an assumption.
Still the best guess imo.