5.1 magnitude earthquake in İzmir

According to information released by the Kandilli Observatory, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Kuşadası Gulf, Aegean Sea, at 08:19.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.5 km. It was felt in İzmir and surrounding provinces.

#EARTHQUAKE
KUSADASI GULF (AEGEAN SEA) https://t.co/JeCdJS53km
27.01.2024, 08:19:18 TSI
Magnitude: 5.1
Depth: 6.5 km#Kandilli

— Kandilli Observatory (@Kandilli_info) January 27, 2024

According to information released by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the 5.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Kuşadası Gulf of the Aegean Sea took place at a depth of 8.51 km.

#EARTHQUAKE
Magnitude:5.1 (Mw)
Location:Aegean Sea - Kuşadası Gulf - [05.42 km] Menderes (İzmir)
Date:2024-01-27
Time:08:19:19 TSI
Latitude:37.96694 N
Longitude:27.13056 E
Depth:8.51 km
Details:https://t.co/lvm2UIFWwZ@afadbaskanlik @trthaber @anadoluajansi

— AFAD Earthquake (@DepremDairesi) January 27, 2024

Finally, aftershocks with a maximum magnitude of 2.3 are continuing in the region.

January 27, 2024 08:24:32 +03
Aegean Sea, İzmir, Turkey
2.3 ML - 12 min ago#earthquakehttps://t.co/hS31leJs3O

— Earthquake Turkey (@DepremTR) January 27, 2024

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) made a statement regarding the earthquake felt in İzmir.

The statement is as follows:

"Following the 5.1 magnitude #earthquake that occurred at 08:19 in the Aegean Sea, off the coast of the Menderes district of our İzmir province, there are currently no negative reports.

Field scanning efforts are ongoing, and our teams are on alert.

We extend our best wishes to our affected citizens."

Following the 5.1 magnitude #earthquake that occurred at 08:19 in the Aegean Sea, off the coast of the Menderes district of our İzmir province, there are currently no negative reports.

Field scanning efforts are ongoing, and our teams are on alert.

To our affected citizens… https://t.co/VHX2fIUTNj

— AFAD (@AFADBaskanlik) January 27, 2024

It was announced that no negative reports have been received so far in İzmir and Aydın regarding the 5.1 magnitude earthquake, which had its epicenter off the coast of the Menderes district of İzmir in the Aegean Sea.

İzmir Governor Süleyman Elban, in a statement on his social media account, wished the people of İzmir well and stated, "There are no negative reports submitted to our Governorship regarding the 5.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred as of 08:19, centered in the Aegean Sea - Kuşadası Gulf - Menderes."

Aydın Governor Yakup Canbolat said in his statement, "There are no negative reports reflected so far; field scanning is continuing."

News Source : 12punto