Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. The New York Times
A strong, 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck in Turkey on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The temblor happened at 10:48 p.m. Eastern European time about 5 miles southeast of Sındırgı, Turkey, data from the agency shows.
The district governor of Sindirgi, near the epicenter, said four buildings collapsed in the town center, but no injuries or deaths were reported. Three of the buildings had already been evacuated from previous earthquakes, and the fourth one was a store with no one inside at night, Turkish media reported.
Officials continued to scan rural areas. So far there have been no other immediate reports of casualties.
As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map.
Aftershocks in the region
An aftershock is usually a smaller earthquake that follows a larger one in the same general area. Aftershocks are typically minor adjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake.
Quakes and aftershocks within 100 miles
Aftershocks can occur days, weeks or even years after the first earthquake. These events can be of equal or larger magnitude to the initial earthquake, and they can continue to affect already damaged locations.
When quakes and aftershocks occurred
Source: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking categories are based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. All times above are Eastern European time. Shake data is as of Monday, Oct. 27 at 4:06 p.m. Eastern. Aftershocks data is as of Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 4:04 a.m. Eastern.
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