Breaking News: Earthquake in Izmir! Felt Even in Istanbul

An earthquake of 6.6 magnitude occurred in Izmir. It was reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was off Seferihisar.

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It is reported that the earthquake was felt in a very wide area from Edirne to Bodrum.

AFAD announced the magnitude of the earthquake that occurred off Seferihisar as 6.6.

Boğaziçi University Kandilli Observatory reported the magnitude of the earthquake as 6.8.

There are destroyed buildings in Izmir, the epicenter of the earthquake. A demolished building in Bornova district;

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According to the US Geological Research Center, the magnitude of the earthquake is 7.0.

Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Tunç Soyer made the following statement on his social media account:

“I convey my wishes to all our fellow townsmen due to the earthquake that just happened. I hope there will be no loss of life and property. We follow the developments. Our disaster teams are ready.”

Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu announced that 6 buildings in İzmir were destroyed.

Soylu shared the following statement from his Twitter account:

Until now, 6 building demolition reports have been received in İzmir Bornova and Bayraklı. There were no reports of loss of life in Uşak, Denizli, Manisa, Balikesir, Aydın and Muğla, except for minor cracks. Our teams continue their screening and interventions in the field. Get well soon.”