Breaking News: 5.0 magnitude earthquake in Malatya! First statement from Murat Kurum
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Battalgazi district of Malatya in the morning hours. AFAD announced that the tremor took place at a depth of 15.59 kilometers.
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The Battalgazi district of Malatya was shaken by an earthquake in the morning hours.
The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) announced that a 5.0 magnitude earthquake centered in Battalgazi was recorded at 06:20.
#EARTHQUAKE
— AFAD Deprem (@DepremDairesi) July 18, 2026
Magnitude:5.0 (Mw)
Location:Battalgazi (Malatya)
Date:2026-07-18
Time:06:20:59 TSI
Latitude:38.24722 N
Longitude:38.48972 E
Depth:15.59 km
Detail:https://t.co/QIdgj9jBVX@afadbaskanlik @trthaber @anadoluajansi
According to AFAD data, the tremor occurred at a depth of 15.59 kilometers.
STATEMENT FROM MURAT KURUM
Following the earthquake, Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum and Malatya Governor Seddar Yavuz made statements. Kurum reported that there were no negative developments.
Get well soon to our beautiful Malatya.
— Murat KURUM (@murat_kurum) July 18, 2026
Following the earthquake in Battalgazi, there are currently no negative findings, but we are evaluating all reports. https://t.co/fuwBSukTnF
Kurum's statement is as follows:
"Get well soon to our beautiful Malatya.
Following the earthquake in Battalgazi, there are currently no negative findings, but we are evaluating all reports."
"NO NEGATIVE REPORTS RECEIVED"
In his statement, Governor Yavuz said, "I convey my best wishes to our fellow citizens affected by the earthquake that occurred in our province. Our teams have begun field scans, and as of now, no negative findings or reports have been received."