According to information on the website of the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) of the Republic of Turkey, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake occurred off the coast of Ayvacık, Çanakkale, at approximately 22:15.
It was reported that the tremor occurred at a depth of approximately 13.03 kilometers below the Earth's crust.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM AFAD
The data shared with the public by AFAD regarding the earthquake in question on its social media account is as follows:
Magnitude: 3.9 (Ml)
Location: Aegean Sea - [37.72 km] Ayvacık (Çanakkale)
Date: 2026-07-15
Time: 22:15:19 TSI
Latitude: 39.35067 N
Longitude: 25.6605 E
Depth: 13.03 km
While some users on social media stated that they felt the tremor, there has been no official statement from AFAD yet regarding any loss of life or property.
News Source: 12punto
