A 6.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Mediterranean at night shook the southern and western coasts of Türkiye. The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) announced that the earthquake occurred at 01.51:155 and its epicenter was approximately 20 kilometers away from the Datça district of Muğla. The depth of the earthquake was determined to be approximately XNUMX kilometers below the sea surface.
Felt in a Wide Geography
This earthquake in the Mediterranean was felt in many provinces, especially Antalya, Mersin, Aydın, İzmir and Denizli. While citizens experienced brief panic with this earthquake that occurred at night, authorities reported that no negative situation was experienced according to initial findings.
Statements from the Governorate and the Ministry
Muğla Governor İdris Akbıyık stated on his social media account that the earthquake-related scans were continuing and said, “No negative situation has been reported so far.” Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum also stated in a statement following the earthquake that no damage was detected according to the teams’ initial research. Minister Kurum emphasized that field work was ongoing and expressed his wish, “May God protect our country and our nation from all disasters.”
No Damage According to Initial Reports
Initial statements from authorities indicate that the 6.0 magnitude earthquake did not cause any loss of life or property. However, it is stated that work in the region is being carried out meticulously to determine possible effects. It was also shared that no negative reports were received in the provinces where the earthquake was felt. This tremor in the Mediterranean occurred during a period when earthquake activity in the region was being closely monitored.
