5.0 magnitude earthquake in Elazığ! Statement from Minister Yerlikaya

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake has occurred in Elazığ.

Elazığ Governor Numan Hatipoğlu announced that there were no casualties in the earthquake. A statement also came from Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya.

In his statement on the X platform, Minister Yerlikaya said, 'A 5.0 magnitude earthquake has occurred in Elazığ. All teams from AFAD and our relevant institutions have immediately begun field surveys. As of now, there are no negative reports. I extend my best wishes to our citizens affected by the earthquake. May God protect our country and our nation from disasters.'

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake has occurred in Elazığ. All teams from AFAD and our relevant institutions have immediately begun field surveys. As of now, there are no negative reports.

I extend my best wishes to our citizens affected by the earthquake.

May God… pic.twitter.com/v5EldMj03P

— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) November 8, 2024

News Source: 12punto