"We want the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India to be de-escalated as soon as possible," Erdogan stated.

The quake occurred off the coast of the Silivri municipality at a depth of 6.92 kilometers.

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Antalya, where security forces charged at them to disperse the crowd.

The incident occurred at the start of Turkey's two-week school holiday, a peak period for skiers from nearby cities.