A 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook the province of Tokat, in northern Turkey, without any major damage being reported so far, according to the Turkish Disaster Management Agency (AFAD).
“Following the 5.5 magnitude earthquake that occurred at 03:35 a.m. in the Niksar district, Tokat province, and which was also felt in the provinces of Samsun, Amasya, Ordu and Sivas, no damage has been reported so far,” they stated.
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Likewise, the agency revealed that they will continue with field work to verify possible damages and address them.
The schools will remain closed during the day on Friday as a preventive measure and while the corresponding structural reviews are carried out, the governor of Tokat also announced.
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Turkey is considered an area of great seismic activity as it is crossed by several faults that have already caused tragedies in the past, such as the February 2023 earthquake that left at least 53,000 dead and devasted the city of Antakya.
This 5.5 earthquake could be a replica of another that occurred on March 10 with a magnitude of 5.1 in the province of Denizli, with its epicenter in Buldan, which left no fatalities or injuries but did cause significant damage to various buildings.
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