Another 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey

February 17, 2023 | 12:39 |8017

In the Turkish province of Hatay in the south-east of the country, another earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 occurred, Anadolu agency reports.

According to the Office of Natural Disasters and Emergency Situations (AFAD), the epicenter of the earthquake was at a distance of 6 kilometers from the city of Arsuz and was located in the Mediterranean Sea.

Aftershocks were recorded at a depth of 9.26 kilometers.

Hatay Mayor Rahmi Dogan said there are no notifications of any adverse events, including damage to buildings. He also added that search and rescue teams continue to scan the area.

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