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Earthquake with 5.9 magnitude shakes eastern Türkiye , AFAD says

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Türkiye's Malatya province on Wednesday, according to the country's disaster and emergency authority, AFAD. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported a slightly higher magnitude of 6.1, with the quake occurring at a depth of 9 km (5.6 miles).

Agencies and A News EUROPE
Published October 16,2024
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck eastern Türkiye 's Malatya province on Wednesday, the country's disaster and emergency authority AFAD said.

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said the quake had a 6.1 magnitude and was at a depth of 9 km (5.6 miles) below the earth.