Breaking News… 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake in the Aegean: Felt in Many Provinces

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 on the Richter scale struck the Aegean Sea. The epicenter was located 166 kilometers off the coast of Datça, a district in Muğla province. The tremor, which was felt in many parts of Turkey, caused panic among residents. Experts have shared their initial assessments of the strong quake.

According to data from the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) Earthquake Department, the earthquake occurred at 06:19 a.m., with a magnitude of 6.0.

The quake struck at a depth of 17.7 kilometers and was recorded 166 kilometers from Datça in Muğla. It was also felt in İzmir and surrounding provinces.

Initial reports indicate that no damage or casualties have been recorded so far.

The Kandilli Observatory reported the magnitude of the earthquake as 6.1.

EXPERT COMMENTS

Tüysüz: Aftershocks Up to Magnitude 5 Possible: Professor Dr. Okan Tüysüz stated that aftershocks up to magnitude 5 could occur following the 6.0 quake.
“Tsunamis are more likely with shallow earthquakes. This earthquake could potentially cause a tsunami, but the probability is low,” he said.

Will It Trigger Other Earthquakes? Geophysicist Prof. Dr. Ahmet Övgün Ercan stated that the earthquake is unlikely to trigger others in Turkey.

Posting on social media, Prof. Dr. Ercan said: “The M6.1 earthquake, which occurred 25 km deep northeast of Crete, shook the Teke Peninsula. It happened within the subducting African plate beneath the Aegean. Aftershocks up to M5 can be expected. It will not trigger other earthquakes in Turkey.”