The 5.9 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Malatya was also felt in Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Sivas, Şanlıurfa, Erzincan, Tunceli, Batman, and Gaziantep. The tremor caused panic in many provinces. Citizens rushed to the streets during the moments of fear. The first statements following the earthquake came from Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya, the Governor of Elazığ, and AFAD. Meanwhile, education has been suspended for one day in Elazığ and Malatya.
DEPTH OF 10 KM
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Kale district of Malatya at 10:46 AM. According to information on the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) website, a 5.9 magnitude tremor was recorded at 10:46 AM with its epicenter in the Kale district of Malatya. It was determined that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.07 kilometers.
SCHOOLS CLOSED
Following the earthquake, there was great panic in schools, and by the decision of the governor's offices, schools in Malatya and Elazığ were closed today. Citizens continue to wait in the streets following the earthquake, which was also felt in surrounding provinces.
HOW LONG DID THE EARTHQUAKE LAST?
Habertürk reporter Veysi İpek stated following the earthquake, "We can say that an earthquake occurred around 10:47. It was very intense. It lasted 20-25 seconds. We can say it was not as severe as the Maraş earthquake. It was also felt in Elazığ, Mardin, and Batman." he said.
News Source: 12punto
