Breaking News: Two consecutive earthquakes in Afyonkarahisar
Two consecutive earthquakes measuring 4.4 and 3.5 have occurred in Afyonkarahisar.
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According to information on the website of the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), a 4.4-magnitude tremor was recorded in Afyonkarahisar at 06:24.
The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 6.99 kilometers.
STATEMENT FROM YERLIKAYA
Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya made a statement regarding the earthquake on his social media account.
In his post, Yerlikaya stated, "As a result of the field scans by AFAD and our relevant institutions, and the evaluation of reports received by the 112 Emergency Call Center, there are currently no negative situations. I extend my best wishes to our citizens affected by the earthquake. May God protect our country and our nation from disasters."
A 4.4-magnitude earthquake has occurred in Afyonkarahisar. As a result of the field scans by AFAD and our relevant institutions, and the evaluation of reports received by the 112 Emergency Call Center, there are currently no negative situations.
— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) July 11, 2024
Best wishes to our citizens affected by the earthquake… pic.twitter.com/Hnr2P0bFa4
SHAKEN FOR THE SECOND TIME
Shortly after the first earthquake, another earthquake occurred in Afyonkarahisar.
The magnitude of the earthquake recorded at 06:30 was 3.5, and the tremor occurred at a depth of 6.99 km.