5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Eastern Turkey, Causing Panic
The quake, centered in Malatya province, prompted residents to evacuate buildings, but no major injuries or structural damage were reported.
Overview
- Residents in Malatya and surrounding provinces experienced significant panic as they evacuated homes and offices.
- The earthquake was felt in multiple provinces, including Diyarbakir, Elazig, and Sanliurfa, as well as parts of northern Syria.
- Schools were closed in Malatya and Elazig as a precautionary measure following the tremor.
- Four individuals were rescued unharmed from a partially damaged building in Elazig.
- Malatya was previously one of the regions severely affected by the devastating February 2023 earthquake.