[108863] A 5.3-magnitude earthquake was felt off the coast of Datça, Turkey

5.3-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Turkey

During the day (July 2, 2026), a 5.3-magnitude earthquake was reported occurring off the coast of the city of Datça in the Muğla province. According to AFAD (Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority), the earthquake was felt well in the area, and professional teams began field inspections to assess potential damage.

Reports on the incident came from several Turkish news sources, including Son Dakika Haberler Gündem and TGRT HABER, which confirmed that the initial data was received directly from AFAD. Gündem Analiz added that the tremor was clearly felt in the Aegean Sea area near Datça, and noted that as of now "no precise details on damages have been released."

At the same time, the topic of seismic risk in the country has been raised. The channel Haber Gündem published a warning from geological engineer Prof. Dr. Osman Bektaş, who addressed the risks in Istanbul. According to him, there is a "critical point being ignored" in the context of potential earthquakes in the city, and he warns that the local seismic system "could generate a 6-magnitude earthquake."

The reported news combines official reports from state institutions (AFAD) along with professional analyses by experts, with the reporting news channels focusing on ongoing coverage of urgent events (Breaking News).