5.2 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Türkiye
10:54, 26 January 2024
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake jolted Türkiye’s eastern Malatya province, the country’s disaster management agency said on Thursday, Anadolu Agency reported.
The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) said the quake struck the Battalgazi district at a depth of 13.93 kilometers (8.65 miles) at 4.04 p.m. local time (1304GMT).
Speaking to Anadolu, Malatya Governor Ersin Yazici said: "We have not received any negativity notice for now. Our teams continue their control in the field."