Alarming earthquake in Malatya: Statement from Ali Yerlikaya

A 4.4-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Yeşilyurt district of Malatya. Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya reported that there were no negative developments.

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Alarming earthquake in Malatya: Statement from Ali Yerlikaya

According to data from the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), a 4.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Yeşilyurt district of Malatya at 05:52.

The tremor was determined to have occurred at a depth of 10.83 kilometers.

#EARTHQUAKE
Magnitude:4.4 (Mw)
Location:Yeşilyurt (Malatya)
Date:2024-08-01
Time:05:52:12 TSI
Latitude:38.15694 N
Longitude:38.28889 E
Depth:10.83 km
Details:https://t.co/e3Zlq8gDMd @afadbaskanlik @trthaber @anadoluajansi
— AFAD Deprem (@DepremDairesi) August 1, 2024

STATEMENT FROM ALİ YERLİKAYA

Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya announced that AFAD and relevant institutions have begun field assessments following the 4.4-magnitude earthquake in Malatya's Yeşilyurt district, and that there are currently no negative reports.

Minister Yerlikaya stated the following in a post on his social media account:

"AFAD and our relevant institutions have begun field assessments following the 4.4-magnitude earthquake in Malatya's Yeşilyurt district. As of now, there are no negative developments. We are monitoring the situation. May God protect our country and our nation from disasters."

AFAD and our relevant institutions have begun field assessments following the 4.4-magnitude earthquake in Malatya's Yeşilyurt district. As of now, there are no negative developments.

We are monitoring the situation.

May God protect our country and our nation from disasters. #Earthquake pic.twitter.com/KPqIdSll8M
— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) August 1, 2024