Ankara, Turkiye – Web Desk: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Turkiye’s eastern Malatya province early Saturday, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) .
Epicenter and Impact
The quake hit at 6:20 AM local time, with its epicenter in the Battalgazi district at a depth of 15.59 kilometers (9.69 miles) . The tremor was felt in neighboring provinces including Elazig, Adiyaman, Tunceli, and Sanliurfa .
No Damage Reported
AFAD confirmed there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties following the quake . Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum said on the Turkish social media platform NSosyal: “Following the earthquake in Battalgazi, there have been no adverse findings so far, but we are evaluating all reports.”
Region’s Seismic History
Eastern Turkiye is located in a seismically active zone. The region was devastated by powerful earthquakes in February 2023, which killed more than 50,000 people in Turkiye and over 5,000 in neighboring Syria .
