Magnitude 4.1 earthquake strikes Bodrum in southwestern Türkiye

Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) has said that a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck the Bodrum district of southwestern Muğla province.

The quake was recorded at 03:48 (GMT+3) and occurred at a depth of 7 kilometres beneath the surface, Caliber.Az reports, citing AFAD’s message on X.

On April 23, 2025, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Sea of Marmara, approximately 40 km southwest of Istanbul at 12:49 p.m. The tremor was felt strongly across Istanbul and surrounding provinces, including Bursa, Kocaeli, Sakarya, and Tekirdağ. According to the Kandilli Observatory, the quake lasted around 13 seconds, triggering widespread alarm.

No deaths were reported, but at least 359 people were injured, many during panic-induced escapes. One abandoned building collapsed in the Fatih district of Istanbul, and several others were damaged. More than 180 aftershocks followed, with the strongest recorded at magnitude 5.9. Authorities temporarily closed schools in Istanbul and Tekirdağ on April 24–25 as a precaution.

Emergency services swiftly responded, deploying over 3,500 personnel across affected areas, including 1,443 in Istanbul. Rescue operations were supported by 250 vehicles and 18 trained search dogs. Many residents spent the night outside, concerned about additional tremors.

By Naila Huseynova