The magnitude of the earthquake was 5.9, and the epicenter was in the province of Duzce, although tremors were also felt in other cities.
About 80 people have been injured as a result of a magnitude 5.9 earthquake in northwestern Turkey. Such data is provided by local authorities, Hurriyet reports.
The shallow tremor occurred about 170 kilometers east of Istanbul, where it was strongly felt. National authorities said the quake had a magnitude of 5.9 and was centered in Duzce province, although other nearby towns were also shaken by the quake.
At least 100 aftershocks were recorded. Authorities said schools in Düzce and Sakarya provinces will be closed on Wednesday.
Other than a few destroyed barns, no major damage or building collapses have been reported, but inspections are ongoing.
The national emergency agency AFAD reported controlled power outages in the Düzce region, urging residents not to panic.
Let us remind you, earlier it was reported that an earthquake of magnitude 5.9 occurred in the northwest of Turkey. At first, it was known about about fifty victims.
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