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30.11.2021 08:12 News >> Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Hits Aegean Sea Near Turkey
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Hits Aegean Sea Near Turkey
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Quake occurs off Izmir's coast, no casualties reported so far.
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A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Aegean Sea early Tuesday, according to Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The quake occurred in the western Izmir province at 7 a.m. (0400 GMT) local time, AFAD said. The epicenter of the quake was 56.18 kilometers (34.90 miles) from Urla district, with a depth of 3.97 kilometers (2.46 miles). AFAD also reported that a magnitude 4.3 aftershock was recorded. The aftershock reportedly occurred at a depth of 7.16 kilometers (4.44 miles). No casualties have been reported so far. Writing by Zehra Nur Duz -
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