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Simav, Sep 28: A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Turkey on Sunday afternoon, prompting panic among residents and sending people rushing into open spaces. The quake was centered in Simav, a town in Kütahya province, and occurred at a shallow depth of 8 kilometers (5 miles), according to the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

The tremor hit at 12:59 p.m. local time (3:29 p.m. IST) and was quickly followed by a 4.0-magnitude aftershock, authorities confirmed. So far, no casualties have been reported, though emergency services remain on alert.

Tremors Felt in Istanbul

Reports indicate that the quake was felt in Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, located about 100 kilometers (62 miles) to the north of the epicenter. Telev

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