Note: The map illustrates areas with a shaking intensity of 4 or above, categorized as “light” by the U.S.G.S., although tremors may be felt beyond these regions.
The New York Times
A moderately strong earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hit Turkey on Tuesday, as reported by the United States Geological Survey.
The quake occurred at 2:17 a.m. Eastern European Time, approximately 3 miles south of İçmeler, according to data from the agency.
Seismologists are analyzing existing data and may update the magnitude of the earthquake. Furthermore, they could revise the shake-severity map based on newly gathered information.
Source: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking categories are derived from the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. Aftershock data will include earthquakes occurring within 100 miles and seven days following the initial event. All times mentioned are in Eastern European Time. Shake data is current as of Monday, June 2 at 7:34 p.m. Eastern. Aftershock information is updated as of Tuesday, June 3 at 6:18 a.m. Eastern.
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