4.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Çorum
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A magnitude 4.4 earthquake jolted the Mecitözü district of Çorum province in northern Turkey on Thursday, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD).
The tremor struck at 5:57 PM local time (14:57 GMT) with a depth of 13 kilometers. Fortunately, there have been no initial reports of casualties or major damage.
Local authorities are vigilantly monitoring the situation and urging residents to stay calm and follow any safety guidelines issued. (ILKHA)
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