Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes Türkiye’s Balıkesir province
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A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 shook the Sındırgı district of Türkiye’s Balıkesir province on Thursday morning, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
The tremor struck at 10:06 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located in Sındırgı. AFAD stated that the quake occurred at a depth of 6.97 kilometers.
Authorities said there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, though assessment teams were dispatched to the area to conduct further inspections.
Local residents reported feeling the tremor in surrounding districts, but officials emphasized that the situation remains under control as evaluations continue. (ILKHA)
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