Breaking News… AFAD announces: Alarming earthquake in Konya!

According to AFAD data, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred in the Ilgın district of Konya.

#EARTHQUAKE
Magnitude: 4.3 (Mw)
Location: Ilgın (Konya)
Date: 2025-07-30
Time: 06:40:47 TST
Latitude: 38.12472 N
Longitude: 32.08056 E
Depth: 15.6 km
Details:https://t.co/z8H8B5my4W@afadbaskanlik @trthaber @anadoluajansi

— AFAD Earthquake (@DepremDairesi) July 30, 2025

The depth of the earthquake, recorded at 06:40, was measured at 15.6 kilometres.

YERLIKAYA'S STATEMENT ON THE KONYA EARTHQUAKE

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya made a statement on his X account following the earthquake, which caused brief panic.

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake has occurred in Konya's Ilgın district. In connection with the earthquake, which was also felt in surrounding provinces, all teams from AFAD and our relevant institutions have immediately begun field surveys. As of now, there are no adverse reports.

Those affected by the earthquake… pic.twitter.com/2wGCRA7hDm

— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) July 30, 2025

Yerlikaya announced that teams had begun field surveys and that there were no adverse reports.

Yerlikaya's statement read as follows:

"A magnitude 4.3 earthquake has occurred in Konya's Ilgın district. In connection with the earthquake, which was also felt in surrounding provinces, all teams from AFAD and our relevant institutions have immediately begun field surveys. As of now, there are no adverse reports. 

I extend my wishes for a speedy recovery to our citizens affected by the earthquake.

May God protect our country and our nation from disasters."

News Source: 12punto