Statement from Minister Yerlikaya on the Çanakkale earthquake! 'There are no negative reports'

It has been reported that a 4.6-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Biga district of Çanakkale at 16:09. Teams from the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and relevant institutions were dispatched to the region immediately following the earthquake and have begun field surveys.

Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya stated in his announcement that no negative reports have been received so far. Yerlikaya noted that they are monitoring the situation and conveyed his best wishes to the citizens affected by the earthquake.

Minister Yerlikaya's statement on X:

"Following the 4.6-magnitude earthquake in Biga, Çanakkale, all teams from AFAD and our relevant institutions have begun field surveys. As of now, there are no negative reports.

We are monitoring the developments.

I convey my best wishes to our citizens affected by the earthquake.

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

Çanakkale Biga’da 4??,6?? büyüklüğünde meydana gelen depremde AFAD ve ilgili kurumlarımızın tüm ekipleri saha taramalarına başlamıştır. An itibari ile olumsuz bir durum yoktur.

Gelişmeleri takip ediyoruz.

Depremden etkilenen vatandaşlarımıza geçmiş olsun dileklerimi sunuyorum.… pic.twitter.com/RE33JFdXCO

— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) February 27, 2024

News Source: 12punto