Turkey is shaken by an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5
Kyiv • UNN
A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck near the Turkish city of Canakkale on February 27, 2024, shaking the region and highlighting the need for earthquake preparedness.
A moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.5 has struck near Canakkale in Turkey, raising concerns about regional seismic activity and calling for increased earthquake preparedness. The earthquake, which occurred at a shallow depth of 6.9 kilometers, was significantly felt by residents, which emphasizes the urgent need for earthquake-resistant infrastructure and public awareness. This was reported by BNN, according to UNN.
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The tremors were significantly felt by the residents of the province, particularly in the district of Biha. The Turkish authorities did not report any consequences.
Also, according to seismologists, a light earthquake with a magnitude of 2.2 occurred in Turkey last night, which was recorded 28 km from the city of Elazig in the east of the country. It was at a very shallow depth of 8.9 km and was not felt.
