Two earthquakes occurring three hours apart caused a short-lived panic in the Kushadası district of Aydın, a western province in Turkey, Today's Zaman reported.
The quakes, which registered 4.3 and 4.0 in magnitude, did not cause any loss of life or property damage. The Kandilli Observatory at Bogazici University and the Earthquake Research Institute said that the magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred at 7:59 on Tuesday morning. The second quake occurred at 9:51 a.m.
The tremors were felt in Kushadası, Selcuk, central Aydın and in the city of İzmir.
"No negative consequences were suffered as a result of the earthquakes," Kushadası District Governor Mustafa Esen said. He also called on the relevant authorities and the press to refrain from statements that might cause panic in the public.