Eastern Turkey Shaken by 5.9-Magnitude Earthquake on October 2024
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake caused chaos in eastern Turkey, with residents fleeing and dodging falling debris. The tremor hit the town of Kale in Malatya province, a region still reeling from a devastating earthquake last year.
Eastern Turkey Shaken by 5.9-Magnitude Earthquake
The minister Murat Kurum reported that many buildings were severely damaged and about 517 buildings suffered minor damage in the aftermath following the earthquake in the country’s eastern region.
This earthquake in eastern Turkey has left residents shaken and on edge. The tremors, which struck in the early hours, prompted widespread panic as people rushed into the streets, fearing aftershocks. Emergency services quickly mobilized to assess damage and provide assistance to those affected. This incident serves as a reminder of the region's seismic activity and the importance of preparedness. As the community begins to recover, support for those impacted will be crucial in the coming days.
The quake was strongly felt in several major cities, including Diyarbakir, located about 140 kilometers (nearly 90 miles) southeast of the epicenter. Turkish media footage captured residents fleeing into the streets in response to the tremor.