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A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Mediterranean Sea on Saturday, according to Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
The quake occurred at 12:31 p.m. local time and was recorded at a depth of 9.32 kilometers (5.79 miles), AFAD said.
Meanwhile, the Kandilli Observatory reported that the earthquake occurred off the coast of Crete and measured a magnitude of 4.6.
Shortly after the initial quake, a second earthquake measuring magnitude 5.3 struck the same region at 12:37 p.m., according to AFAD.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation.
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