5.6 magnitude quake hits Türkiye's Malatya

A5.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Türkiye-Syria border region on Wednesday․

Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported that the earthquake hit the Battalgazi district of Malatya at 9 a.m. local time. The agency said the quake occurred at a depth of 7.03 kilometers (4.36 miles).

The earthquake was also felt in neighboring provinces including Kahramanmaras, Diyarbakir, Elazig, Kayseri and Sivas, as well as border provinces such as Adiyaman and Sanliurfa, prompting residents to rush out of buildings and gather in open areas.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage following the quake, though authorities continued assessing the situation in affected areas.