Eastern Türkiye hit by 5 magnitude earthquake

Eastern Türkiye hit by 5 magnitude earthquake
© Photo: Maria Novoselova/ Vestnik Kavkaza

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Türkiye's eastern Malatya province early Saturday, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

The quake hit at 6.20 am local time (03:20GMT), with its epicenter in the Battalgazi district at a depth of 15.59 km, AFAD said.

The tremor was felt in the neighboring provinces of Elazig, Adiyaman, Tunceli, and Sanliurfa.

AFAD said there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties following the quake.

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