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Quake in Central Turkey: Magnitude 4.7 earthquake

A 4.1 magnitude aftershock followed the main quake in Sivas

Oct 17, 2024 12:27 53

Quake in Central Turkey: Magnitude 4.7 earthquake  - 1

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake shook central Turkey today. The tremor was registered in the city of Sivas at 11:29 a.m., the Turkish government's Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate (AFAD) reported, as quoted by BTA.

The focus of the earthquake was at a depth of 10.57 kilometers. The earthquake caused panic among the people.

Ten minutes later, an aftershock with a magnitude of 4.1 was registered, local media reported.

At this stage, there are no reports of casualties or damage.

The tremor in Sivas was recorded 24 hours after the magnitude 5.9 earthquake in Malatya, southeastern Turkey, which injured 187 people.