Was there an earthquake? Earthquake in Malatya, Elazığ, and Diyarbakır! Breaking news from Kandilli Observatory

AFAD shared the details of the earthquake that occurred in the Kale district of Malatya province on October 16, 2024.

5.9 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE

According to the latest earthquake lists from the Kandilli Observatory and AFAD, the magnitude of the earthquake was determined to be 5.9. It was reported that the tremor occurred at a depth of approximately 10.07 kilometers.

The impact of the earthquake was felt in Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Kahramanmaraş, Tokat, and Adıyaman, as well as in Malatya. Citizens who felt the earthquake in the city center of Malatya went outside for safety reasons.

30 AFTERSHOCKS OCCURRED

Aftershocks are continuing in the Kale district of Malatya.

According to AFAD data, aftershocks with magnitudes of 3.0 occurred at 11:08, 2.5 at 11:12, and 2.1 at 11:13.

According to information on the website of the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), 30 aftershocks have occurred following the 5.9 magnitude earthquake at 10:46.

It was determined that the aftershocks occurred in the magnitude range of 1.2 to 3.

NO LOSS OF LIFE OR PROPERTY

Following the 5.9 magnitude #earthquake that occurred in the Kale district of Malatya at 10:46, AFAD announced that there was no loss of life or property.

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