28.09.2025 17:12
The moment of the 5.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Kütahya was captured by a business's security camera. Due to the tremors felt in many provinces, including Istanbul, citizens panicked and rushed to the streets. A local resident stated, "The earthquake was like a test. I am used to the earthquakes I experienced in Japan, but today was quite different. Instead of being afraid of earthquakes, we need to build solid buildings."
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AFAD reported that an earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale occurred at 12:59, with its epicenter in the Simav district of Kütahya. The earthquake was felt not only in Kütahya but also in Eskişehir, Uşak, Manisa, Balıkesir, Bursa, Afyonkarahisar, as well as in İzmir and Istanbul.
EARTHQUAKE MOMENT CAPTURED ON CAMERA
Citizens who experienced the earthquake in Kütahya were in great panic. As people rushed out of buildings into the streets, the moment of the earthquake was recorded by a security camera in a business.
"TODAY'S EARTHQUAKE WAS QUITE DIFFERENT"
A local resident speaking about the earthquake said, "The earthquake was like a test. I am used to the earthquakes I experienced in Japan, but today was quite different. Instead of being afraid of earthquakes, we need to build solid buildings. We will always live with earthquakes in Turkey. Therefore, I recommend that everyone lives in solid houses and buildings."
GOVERNOR IŞIN: NO NEGATIVE REPORTS RECEIVED
Kütahya Governor Musa Işın announced that no negative reports had been received following the 5.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Simav district. In a statement made on social media, Governor Işın said, "Today, a 5.4 magnitude earthquake occurred in our Simav district. The earthquake was felt in surrounding provinces, and thankfully, no serious negative reports have been received so far. Teams from all our institutions, especially AFAD, have already begun necessary scanning and inspections in the field. We are mobilizing all our resources for the safety of our citizens. On this occasion, I extend my best wishes to my valuable fellow citizens affected by the earthquake. May God protect our country and nation from all kinds of disasters."
MUNICIPAL BUILDING DAMAGED IN THE EARTHQUAKE
In the earthquake, cracks appeared in the roof and walls of the municipal service building in the Hisarcık district, and the plaster fell off.
The earthquake, which the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority identified as having its epicenter in the Simav district of Kütahya, occurred at 12:59. The earthquake, which was felt at a depth of 8.46 kilometers, was felt in Kütahya as well as in surrounding provinces. In the earthquake, cracks appeared in the roof and walls of the municipal service building in Kütahya's Hisarcık district, and the plaster fell off. Some small pieces fell from the building, causing a brief panic in the district.
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