Earthquake series shakes southern Turkey, strongest measuring 5.2 magnitude
Earthquake wave in southern Turkey's Osmaniye province with no immediate casualties.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Parts of southern Turkey experienced a series of earthquakes on Sunday, with the strongest measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale in the Sumbas district of Osmaniye province.
Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) said in a statement that the Sumbas earthquake occurred at 14:43 local time, adding that the quake’s depth was 7 kilometers below the surface. Turkish authorities did not immediately issue a statement on whether there were any casualties or material damage.
For his part, Adana Governor Mustafa Yavuz said in a statement that authorities had not initially received any reports of casualties or material damage from the earthquake, noting that specialized teams had begun damage assessment surveys and wishing the residents safety.
It is worth noting that two earthquakes struck southern Turkey in 2023. The first, on February 6, measured 7.8 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter located west of Gaziantep city. Its effects extended to Syria due to the proximity of the epicenter to the Syrian-Turkish border.
