5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes western Turkey

EghtesadOnline: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 has been recorded off the coast of Turkey near the Canakkale province in the western part of the country.

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported that earthquakes were recorded at 11:38 p.m. local time (8:38 p.m. GMT), with their origin at a depth of 8.65 kilometers in the Aegean Sea, 7 kilometers off the Turkish coast.

The department stated that "currently, no negative consequences have been recorded."

AFAD staff and local authorities are continuing on-site inspections. / Mehr