5.2 magnitude earthquake hits western Turkey

Elizaveta Perelygina / Vestnik Kavkaza

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 has been recorded off the coast of Turkey near the western Canakkale province.

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported that earthquakes were recorded at 11:38 p.m. local time (8:38 p.m. GMT), with their origin at a depth of 8.65 km in the Aegean Sea, 7 km off the Turkish coast.

According to the department, currently, no negative consequences have been recorded. AFAD staff and local authorities are continuing on-site inspections.

© Photo :Elizaveta Perelygina / Vestnik Kavkaza
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