Some roads in Diyarbakır developed cracks after a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Türkiye’s Şanlıurfa province.
“Operative Information Center-OMM” reported, citing Haber Global.
The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 7.39 kilometers in Şanlıurfa’s Karaköprü district and was felt in surrounding cities.
Cracks were observed on some roads in Diyarbakır following the tremor.
Şanlıurfa Governor Hasan Şıldak said there were no casualties.
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A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Türkiye’s Şanlıurfa province.
“Operative Information Center-OMM” reported, citing Haber Global, which said Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) announced the information on its “X” social media account.
According to the report, the earthquake was felt in Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Elazığ, Malatya and Diyarbakır.
The earthquake’s hypocenter was at a depth of 7.39 kilometers.
Türkiye is located in one of the world’s most seismically active regions, where earthquakes frequently affect provinces in the country’s southeast and east. Authorities typically conduct inspections after such tremors to assess possible damage and ensure public safety.
