Two earthquakes occurred in Turkey in succession

Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 4.4 and 4.2 were registered in the Gümüşhacıköy district of Turkey's Amasya province.

BAKU.WS, referring to the official website of the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), reports that two underground tremors occurred in Gümüşhacıköy - at 12:23 local time with a magnitude of 4.4 and at 12:26 with a magnitude of 4.2.

The earthquakes were recorded at depths of 10.07 and 19 kilometers respectively.

Due to the tremors, residents of the region panicked, left buildings, and waited outside for some time. The earthquake was also felt in neighboring provinces and districts.

The Governor of Amasya, Önder Bakan, in his statement expressed wishes for a speedy recovery to citizens: "Thank God, we have not received information about any negative consequences. Inspections on the ground have begun immediately. AFAD and our other structures continue investigations in the region."

Note that classes in schools in the Gümüşhacıköy and Hamamözü districts have been suspended today.