Balikesir: A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Sandirgi district of Balikesir province in western Turkey early Saturday morning.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) stated in a press release that the earthquake occurred at 12:24 AM local time at a depth of 11.04 kilometers. It was felt by residents of the neighboring provinces of Bursa, Izmir, Yalova, and Ktahya.

AFAD indicated in its statement that no casualties or material damage had been reported as of the time of the statement’s release, and that field surveys were ongoing. Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya stated in a post on the Turkish social media platform “InSocial” that the relevant teams immediately began a field survey to determine whether there were any casualties or material damage.

It is worth noting that the district of Sandirgi was previously struck by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake on October 27th, which resulted in no casualties.