Key facts
- A 5.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in eastern Turkey on Saturday.
- The earthquake's epicenter was in the Battalgazi district of Malatya province.
- The tremor was felt across multiple provinces including Malatya, Elazığ, Adıyaman, Tunceli, and Şanlıurfa.
- Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) stated there are no reports of adverse circumstances.
- AFAD is conducting an ongoing on-site assessment of the affected region.
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Saturday, according to the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The quake hit the Battalgazi district of Malatya province at approximately 6:20 a.m. local time. The tremor was felt in the provinces of Malatya, Elazığ, Adıyaman, Tunceli, and Şanlıurfa.