5.9-magnitude earthquake hits western Turkish province of Düzce - AFAD
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted the western Turkish province of Düzce, according to the latest information released by the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority. The earthquake centered in Gölyaka District struck at 4.08 a.m. (0108GMT).
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 05:46 | 23 November 2022
- Modified Date: 09:26 | 23 November 2022
A powerful earthquake jolted Türkiye's northwestern Düzce province early Wednesday, according to the country's disaster management authority.
In a Twitter post, Fahrettin Koca said a total of 32 people were injured in Duzce, where the quake's epicenter was located, adding three people were also injured in Istanbul, Bolu and Zonguldak provinces.
Koca added that one of the injured in Duzce is in critical condition.
Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu, who arrived in Duzce immediately after the quake, said there are no casualties.
The Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said a 5.9 magnitude earthquake centered in Gölyaka District struck at 4.08 a.m. (0108GMT).
The quake occurred at a depth of 6.81 kilometers (4.2 miles).
It was also felt in Istanbul and other provinces including northwestern Bolu, Sakarya, Kocaeli, Bursa, Bilecik and western Izmir and Kutahya provinces, and the capital Ankara.
Following the quake, a total of 18 aftershocks were recorded. Power cuts are being applied in the region as a precautionary measure, announced AFAD.
Düzce Governor Cevdet Atay announced that schools will be closed Wednesday due to the earthquake.
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