Strong earthquake in Elazığ

According to information obtained from the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) Earthquake Department, an earthquake with an epicenter in Elazığ's Baskil district occurred at 20:27 with a magnitude of 4.7.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximatelyIt was learned that there were no negative incidents reported regarding the earthquake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. It was learned.

ELAZIĞ GOVERNORORAFAD STATEMENT AFTER THE EARTHQUAKEA STATEMENT

Following the 4.7 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Elazığ,The Governor's Office reported that no damage has been reported.

In a statement made by the Elazığ Governor's Office,itwas stated that, "Accordingto information received from the Ministry of Interior Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD),According to the information, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in our Baskil district on January 3, 2026, at 20:27.

Following the earthquake, no reports of damage were made to AFAD or the 112 emergency call lines in our province.All of our units are closelymonitoring the effects of the earthquake in our province," the statement said.