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.
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- Published Date: 12:40 | 15 November 2024
- Modified Date: 12:41 | 15 November 2024
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.