Breaking News... 5.4 magnitude earthquake in Şanlıurfa! Felt in surrounding provinces as well

AFAD reported that a 5.4 magnitude earthquake occurred in Şanlıurfa. The tremor was also felt in surrounding provinces, including Diyarbakır and Gaziantep.

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Breaking News... 5.4 magnitude earthquake in Şanlıurfa! Felt in surrounding provinces as well

According to the statement by AFAD, a 5.4 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Karaköprü district of Şanlıurfa. The earthquake was felt in many provinces across the Eastern Anatolia and Southeastern Anatolia regions.

“NO NEGATIVE SITUATIONS"

Şanlıurfa Governor Hasan Şıldak joined a live broadcast on NTV to make statements.

Şıldak stated that, as of now, initial assessments indicate no loss of life, injuries, or building collapses.

Governor Şıldak said, "All our teams are in the field. No negative reports have been received from rural areas either. I recommend taking precautions and following the statements from official authorities."

FIRST STATEMENT FROM AFAD

The statement made by AFAD said, "Following the 5.4 magnitude #earthquake that occurred at 10:40 in the Karaköprü district of our Şanlıurfa province and was felt in our provinces of Şanlıurfa, Adıyaman, Malatya, Diyarbakır, and Gaziantep, there are currently no negative situations. Field scanning efforts are continuing."

#EARTHQUAKE

Magnitude:5.4 (ML)
Location:Karaköprü (Şanlıurfa)
Date:24-09-2026
Time:10:40:58 TSI
Latitude:37.45717 N
Longitude:38.81533 E
Depth:7.39 km
Detail:https://t.co/tXTaX0cgcS @AFADBaskanlik @trthaber @anadoluajansi
— AFAD Earthquake (@DepremDairesi) September 24, 2026