Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits eastern Türkiye

11:5716/10/2024, Çarşamba
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Epicenter of earthquake was Malatya's Kale district, says Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Türkiye on Wednesday, according to the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

The epicenter of the earthquake, which occurred at 10.46 am local time (0746GMT), was Malatya's Kale district at a depth of 10.07 kilometers (6.26 miles), AFAD said.

No casualties have been reported so far.

"Our field inspections are ongoing," said Sami Er, the mayor of Malatya.

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