5.4-magnitude earthquake strikes southeastern Turkey

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Turkey on Thursday.

Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) stated that the epicenter was located in Şanlıurfa Province, and the tremor was clearly felt by residents of neighboring provinces, including Diyarbakır, Gaziantep, and Malatya.

The authority noted that the intensity of the quake sparked concern among residents, particularly in areas still reeling from the aftermath of the February 2023 earthquakes.

The tremor occurred in a seismically active region of Turkey situated along major tectonic boundaries, including the East Anatolian and North Anatolian fault lines.