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Residents of the Sindirgi district in Balikesir reported significant shaking after a 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck the area at 12:02 p.m., following a 4.9 magnitude quake the previous evening.
The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) confirmed that the epicenter was in Sındırgı, with a depth of 7 kilometers (4.34 miles).
Local authorities continue to monitor the situation and advise residents to follow safety protocols.
Officials have urged people to be cautious of potential aftershocks in the coming hours.
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