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First statement from Yerlikaya after the earthquake in Malatya: It measured 4.6 in magnitude

According to the statement made by AFAD, the earthquake centered in Doğanşehir occurred at 20:20. Following the earthquake, a statement came from Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya.

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The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) announced that a 4.6-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Doğanşehir district of Malatya.

The earthquake, which occurred at 20:20, was recorded at a depth of 9.75 km.

STATEMENT FROM MINISTER YERLİKAYA

Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya reported that, according to initial assessments, there were no negative reports following the 4.6-magnitude earthquake in the Doğanşehir district of Malatya.

In a statement on his social media account, Yerlikaya noted that all teams from AFAD and relevant institutions immediately began field surveys following the earthquake, which was also felt in surrounding provinces.

Stating that there were no negative reports according to initial findings, Yerlikaya said, "Incoming reports are being evaluated. I offer my best wishes to our citizens affected by the earthquake. May God protect our country and our nation from disasters." he said.

AFAD'S POST

NACİ GÖRÜR: CONCERNING

Geoscientist Prof. Dr. Naci Görür made an assessment regarding the earthquake on his social media account.

Naci Görür wrote the following: 

"A 4.5 earthquake occurred in Polat-Doğanşehir/Malatya. I think this earthquake is within the Malatya Fault Zone. The Malatya Fault is a slow fault. The last earthquake was about 2,500 years ago. It has also been loaded by recent earthquakes. It is concerning. It should be studied seriously. MTA, AFAD, and UNIVERSITIES are the candidate institutions."