The Izmir Earthquake: A Magnitude 4.3 Quake Jolts the City
Aftermath and Rescue Efforts
On May 2021, at 11:18 GMT, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Izmir, Turkey. The temblor caused destruction and panic, damaging buildings and leaving residents shaken. Rescue crews were promptly deployed to the affected areas to search for survivors and provide assistance.
Recent Seismic Activity in Izmir
Izmir is located in a seismically active zone. In the past seven days, there have been several other earthquakes in or near the city, including:
- May 2021, 11:12 GMT: Magnitude 3.6
- May 2021, 10:59 GMT: Magnitude 3.2
- May 2021, 09:45 GMT: Magnitude 3.1
While these quakes were smaller in magnitude than the 4.3 event, they serve as reminders of the ongoing seismic risk in the region.
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