28.01.2026 06:20
According to data shared by AFAD, a 3.8 magnitude earthquake occurred approximately 28 kilometers off the coast of Ortahisar district in Trabzon. The tremor, which caused panic, was also felt in surrounding provinces.
According to the data shared by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), an earthquake occurred at 23:15 approximately 28 kilometers off the coast of Ortahisar district in Trabzon.
FELT IN SURROUNDING PROVINCES
The tremor, recorded at a depth of 14.61 kilometers with a magnitude of 3.8 (Ml), was also felt in Rize, Gümüşhane, and Giresun.
STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNORATE: NO NEGATIVE REPORTS
According to the Trabzon Governorate, following the 3.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of the Black Sea, it was reported that no negative reports had reached the relevant units based on initial assessments.
In a statement from the governorate, it was noted that the 3.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of the Black Sea was also felt in Trabzon. It was emphasized that field scanning and inspection activities were rapidly carried out by all relevant units, especially the Provincial Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate, and it was stated, "According to the initial assessments, no negative reports have reached our relevant units."
PRESIDENT GENÇ: GET WELL SOON TO ALL OUR CITIZENS
Ahmet Metin Genç, the Mayor of Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality, also shared the following on his social media account: "Get well soon to all our citizens affected by the earthquake that occurred in our city. May God protect our country from all kinds of disasters and keep us safe from worse."