5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes southwest Türkiye

The offshore quake occurred off the coast of the Kuşadası district in the Aydın province, as reported by Türkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency on its official website.

The earthquake, which occurred around 08:19 TSI, had its epicenter located at a latitude of 37.96694 degrees north and a longitude of 27.13056 degrees east, with a depth of 8.51 km. The tremors were felt in neighboring provinces, including Muğla, Izmir, Denizli, and Antalya.

As of now, there are no immediate reports of casualties or damages resulting from the earthquake.

Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, and residents in the affected areas are urged to stay vigilant and follow safety protocols. (ILKHA)