Earthquake in Pazarcık, Kahramanmaraş
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred in the Pazarcık district of Kahramanmaraş at 09:31. The tremor was felt in many cities, including Adana, Kahramanmaraş, and Gaziantep.
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Kahramanmaraş's Pazarcık district was struck by a magnitude 5.0 earthquake at 09:31.
According to information on the website of the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), a tremor with a magnitude of 5.0 was recorded at 09:31, with its epicenter in Pazarcık.
The earthquake was determined to have occurred at a depth of 7 kilometers.
The tremor was also felt in surrounding provinces. Citizens left their homes and workplaces.
STATEMENT FROM AFAD
In an informational post made by AFAD, the following statements were used: "Following the 5.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Pazarcık district of our Kahramanmaraş province at 09:31, there are currently no negative reports. Field scanning operations are ongoing. We extend our best wishes to our affected citizens."
#EARTHQUAKE: A 5.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Pazarcık district of our Kahramanmaraş province at 09:31.
— AFAD (@AFADBaskanlik) September 7, 2024
We are monitoring the developments.
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