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A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Bursa's Gemlik district at 1:57 p.m. local time, with no negative impacts reported according to official statements.
According to information on the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority's (AFAD) website, the earthquake was centered in Gemlik with a magnitude of 4.3.
The tremor was felt in surrounding provinces and occurred at a depth of 12.91 kilometers (8.02 miles).
The Bursa Governorate issued a statement confirming that no negative situation has been identified in connection with the earthquake.
Emergency response teams immediately began field assessments following the seismic activity.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya provided an update on the earthquake response through his social media account.
"AFAD and all teams from our relevant institutions have immediately started field surveys. As of now, there is no negative situation. I extend my get-well wishes to our citizens affected by the earthquake. May Allah protect our country and nation from disasters," Yerlikaya stated.
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck Bursa province at 11:47 a.m. local time, with authorities reporting no damage or casualties following the tremor.
According to information from the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) website, the earthquake's epicenter was located in the Gemlik district at a depth of 9.82 kilometers (6.1 miles).
The tremor was also felt in surrounding provinces, though no adverse conditions have been reported from any affected areas.
The Bursa Governorate released an official statement confirming the earthquake's details and the current situation.
"An earthquake of 3.9 magnitude occurred in our province at 11:47, with its epicenter in Gemlik, and no adverse situation has been detected following the earthquake. This is respectfully announced to the public," the governorate's statement read.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation following the seismic activity.
At 12:57 p.m., a second earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale hit the Gemlik district. According to AFAD, the earthquake's epicenter was also in Gemlik, at a depth of 10.14 kilometers. The tremor was again felt in neighboring provinces.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported that there have been no negative consequences from the 4.2 magnitude earthquake.
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