Last-Minute Earthquake Shake-up in Bursa with 3.5 Magnitude
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck the district of Mustafakemalpaşa in Bursa at 20:39 local time, according to data from AFAD (Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.99 kilometers below the surface.
The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 3.5 on the Richter scale, was recorded on April 7, 2025. The exact coordinates of the earthquake were reported as latitude 40.10583 N and longitude 28.56889 E. AFAD urged residents to stay alert and follow safety guidelines in the aftermath of the earthquake.
Earthquakes are not uncommon in Turkey, which is located on several active fault lines. It is important for residents in earthquake-prone areas to be prepared and have an emergency plan in place to ensure their safety in the event of a seismic event.
