The tremor occurred at 10:48 local time, with a depth of 13.9 kilometers. Its epicenter was located at 38.03944 degrees north latitude and 37.67889 degrees east longitude, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency.
This seismic event comes over a year after the region was hit by a devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake.
Authorities are assessing the situation for any potential damage or casualties. (ILKHA)