4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded in Turkey

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 has occurred in the territorial waters of the Yayladağı coastal area in the southeastern province of Hatay, Turkey (formerly known as the Alexandretta sanjak belonging to Syria), according to ErmeniHaber.

The earthquake was felt in neighboring provinces, including Adana and Mersin, as well as across the border in Syria. The Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority reported that the earthquake struck at 10:40 AM local time, with its epicenter at a depth of 25 kilometers.

Initial reports indicate that no serious damage has been recorded.