
According to AFAD data, a 3.5 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Mediterranean off the coast of Antalya's Kumluca district.
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According to AFAD data, an earthquake was recorded off the coast of Antalya Kumluca in the Mediterranean.
According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) Earthquake Department data, an earthquake was recorded off the coast of Antalya's Kumluca district in the Mediterranean.
The magnitude of the earthquake, which occurred at 10:21:39, was measured as 3.5 (MW). It was reported that the epicenter of the earthquake, which occurred at a depth of 20.43 kilometers underground, was 66.59 kilometers away from Kumluca.
DISTANCE TO SETTLEMENTS
According to AFAD data, the 5 settlements closest to the earthquake are listed as follows:

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