A moderately strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 struck central Turkey on Thursday, according to the country's disaster management agency. The quake occurred in the town of Sulusaray, located in Tokat province, approximately 450 kilometers east of the capital city, Ankara.
Fortunately, there have been no immediate reports of any deaths or serious injuries resulting from the earthquake. However, some buildings in the affected area sustained damage due to the tremors.
The impact of the earthquake was felt in neighboring provinces as well. In Yozgat, a two-story building collapsed as a result of the seismic activity, as reported by the disaster agency.
Tokat's governor, Numan Hatipoglu, mentioned that several mudbrick and wooden homes and barns in the village of Bugdayli near Sulusaray were also damaged. Prior to the 5.6 magnitude quake, Sulusaray experienced two smaller earthquakes measuring 4.7 and 4.1 in magnitude earlier in the day.
It is important to note that Turkey is situated on active fault lines, making it prone to earthquakes. The region experiences frequent seismic activity, and the country has a history of devastating earthquakes.
Just last year, a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck parts of southern Turkey and neighboring Syria, resulting in the tragic loss of over 59,000 lives. The recent earthquake serves as a reminder of the constant seismic risk faced by residents in earthquake-prone regions.
