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Powerful earthquake strikes off Türkiye’s coast

02 July 2026 16:15

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of the Datça district in Türkiye.

According to Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the tremor was recorded at 14:06 local time.

The earthquake’s epicentre was located 137.45 kilometres off the coast of Datça in Muğla Province, while its hypocenter was at a depth of 19.87 kilometers.

Powerful earthquake strikes off Türkiye’s coast

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