## 1 Introduction  
The term \"strong motion\" refers to the intense shaking experienced during an earthquake. It is a measure of ground acceleration, velocity, and displacement. Observing entails the documentation of acceleration time-history curves of ground motion occurring during earthquakes, with the purpose of studying the characteristics of ground motion and the response of engineering structures. The exploration of this subject matter has emerged as a pivotal field of study within contemporary seismology and earthquake engineering. The Anatolian Peninsula is recognized as a highly dynamic seismotectonic area, characterized by a significant occurrence of destructive earthquakes throughout the last century. To monitor such events, Turkey has deployed a substantial number of strong motion accelerographs since 1973 [1]. At the beginning, the network initiated its activity with 67 analog accelerometers. Starting in 1993, digital accelerometers were gradually integrated into the network. From 2000 to 2012, the network expanded to 500 stations that used real-time data transmission systems. The data from these stations were also used for disaster management purposes, such as early warning and emergency response [2]. At present, there are a total of 762 operational strong motion stations that are actively producing approximately 20,000 strong motion records on an annual basis [2; 3]. These records provide crucial data for earthquake disaster defense and emergency response. Scholars from various countries have conducted extensive research based on Turkey's seismic network and strong motion records. In their study, [PERSON] et al. [4] conducted an analysis of earthquake spectral characteristics, attenuation laws, and near-field effects. Their research aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the physical mechanisms behind ground motion and to enhance seismic hazard assessment. [PERSON] et al. [5] examined the correlation between strong motion records and various categories of structural seismic performance, damage patterns, and vulnerability curves. Their research aimed to gather data and insights that could be used to evaluate structural seismic damage and develop seismic design guidelines. [PERSON] et al. [6] established a shallow crustal ground motion prediction model, offering a reliable tool and parameters for nonlinear dynamic analysis. In addition to these studies, there are also other aspects that have been explored or can be explored using Turkey's strong motion data, such as site effects [7], source characteristics [8], seismic wave propagation [9], seismic intensity [10], seismic risk mapping [11], seismic early warning [12], seismic resilience [13], etc. These aspects are important for advancing the scientific knowledge and practical applications of strong motion data in Turkey and beyond. Nevertheless, in terms of research direction, there is still a lack of studies that combine strong motion records with the relationship to seismogenic faults. Moreover, a comprehensive analysis of the influence of various fault types, locations, and geometric configurations on strong ground motion might be currently lacking. The objective of this study was to gather and systematically arrange strong motion records obtained from the Mw7.8 earthquake that took place in Turkey on 6 February 2023. The spatial distribution patterns and characteristics of strong ground motion in this earthquake were analyzed. This report provides a summary of the correlation between ground motion and the resulting seismic damage. Additionally, it explores the association between strong motion records and seismogenic faults. Preliminary analyses were conducted concerning near-fault effects, locked segment effects, and trampoline effects based on the geometric features of seismogenic faults. The research presented offers essential insights into the seismogenic mechanism, damage patterns, and characteristics of the earthquake under investigation.