An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 occurred in Turkey.

An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 occurred in western Turkey. This was reported on January 24 on the website of the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC).

The epicenter of the earthquake was located 62 km south-east of the city of Balikesir, which has a population of more than 238 thousand people, as well as 11 km from the district of Syndyrgi, where about 10.9 thousand people live.

The hearth was located at a depth of 11 km.

There was no information about casualties or damage.

The course of the disaster: how will the earthquake in the Philippines affect tourism

More than 60 people became victims, many still remain under the rubble.

Earlier, on January 16, an earthquake of magnitude 4.9 occurred in Mexico. According to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, there have been no reports of any damage since the earthquake in the state of Guerrero.

All important news is in the Izvestia channel in the messenger of MA