Powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey: residents evacuate homes in panic

malatya - An earthquake of around 6.0 magnitude has struck eastern Turkey, with the epicenter located east of Malatya, approximately 545 kilometers southeast of the capital Ankara.

The eastern part of Turkey has been rattled by an earthquake measuring around 6.0 on the Richter scale. The epicenter was east of the town of Malatya, situated about 545 kilometers southeast of the capital Ankara. It struck at a depth of 10 kilometers.

According to Turkish media, the mayor of Malatya stated that there have been no reports of damage or casualties so far. Many people in the affected region have evacuated their homes or workplaces in panic. Authorities are dispatching teams to assess the damage and provide assistance where necessary.