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Earthquakes hit Rize and Malatya; No major damage reported

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit Çamlıhemşin, Rize, at 12:02 PM, with a depth of 12.85 kilometers. Earlier, a 4.9 magnitude tremor struck Malatya's Doğanşehir district. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that initial reports show no significant damage, with ongoing assessments.

Agencies and A News TÜRKIYE
Published November 15,2024
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According to a statement from the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), a 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Çamlıhemşin district of Rize at 12:02 PM.

The earthquake's depth was recorded at 12.85 kilometers.

Earlier, at 10:46 AM, a 4.9 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Doğanşehir district of Malatya, with a depth of 7 kilometers.

The tremor was also felt in surrounding provinces.

In a statement, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported that field search operations had begun and that, based on initial assessments, no significant damage had been found, with ongoing evaluation of incoming reports.