Turkey warns of tsunami risk after new 6.4 magnitude earthquake

The authorities of Turkey have warned the population to stay away from the coast in the province of hataisince the water level could rise half a meter after the new earthquake of magnitude 6.4 that has shaken today the southeast of Turkeytwo weeks after the tremors that have left 41,000 dead.

LOOK HERE: A new earthquake of magnitude 6.4 shakes the southeast of Turkey

This new tremor has been registered in the town of Samandagabout 12 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast, for which AFAD, the Turkish emergency agency, has asked to move away from the water.

No data is yet available on possible new damage or casualties, but numerous reporters present in Antioquia, near the epicenter, reported that the tremor caused panic among the survivors housed in tents.

At least one already half-collapsed building collapsed entirely and debris from others damaged parked cars, NTV reports.

Source: Elcomercio

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