Beirut: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Trkiye's eastern Malatya province early Saturday, as reported by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The seismic event occurred at 6.20 am local time (0320GMT), with the epicenter located in the Battalgazi district at a depth of 15.59 kilometers (9.69 miles).
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the earthquake was felt in the neighboring provinces of Elazig, Adiyaman, Tunceli, and Sanliurfa. Despite the significant magnitude, AFAD reported that there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties resulting from the tremor.
Murat Kurum, the environment, urbanization, and climate change minister, communicated on the Turkish social media platform NSosyal, stating: "Following the earthquake in Battalgazi, there have been no adverse findings so far, but we are evaluating all reports."