5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes western Türkiye

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 has been recorded off the coast of Türkiye near the Canakkale province in the western part of the country, Report informs via TASS.

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported that earthquakes were recorded at 11:38 p.m. local time (8:38 p.m. GMT), with their origin at a depth of 8.65 kilometers in the Aegean Sea, 7 kilometers off the Turkish coast.

The department stated that "currently, no negative consequences have been recorded."

AFAD staff and local authorities are continuing on-site inspections.