An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 recorded in the Sea of Marmara

An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 was registered in the Sea of Marmara off the coast of Turkey on October 2, 2025, at 14:55, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

According to AFAD, the tremors occurred at a depth of 6.71 kilometers. The underground shocks were felt in neighboring provinces.

The source does not report any destruction or casualties. The material also does not mention any impact of the tremors on Northern Cyprus.

The information was provided by the official body AFAD and published on the source’s website. For residents of the region, this means that they should follow official announcements and recommendations of the services in case of possible repeated seismic events.