AFAD: 3.9-magnitude earthquake centered in Mudanya also felt in Istanbul

The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) announced that a 3.9-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of the Mudanya district of Bursa. The tremor was recorded during the night hours of Saturday, 14 November 2024, at 03.43.59. According to AFAD data, the epicenter of the earthquake was the Gulf of Gemlik, and its distance to the Mudanya district center was determined to be 6.42 kilometers. The focal depth was measured at 13.65 kilometers. The agency shared the coordinates of the earthquake as latitude 40.43933 north and longitude 28.85467 east.

The earthquake, which occurred late at night, was also felt in surrounding provinces, primarily Bursa and Istanbul. It was reported that the tremor caused brief panic among citizens who were caught asleep. AFAD has not yet made any statement regarding loss of life or material damage; the agency continues to monitor developments in the region.