Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits eastern Türkiye

Epicenter of earthquake was Malatya's Kale district, says Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority

By Necva Tastan Sevinc

ISTANBUL (AA) - A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Türkiye on Wednesday, according to the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

The epicenter of the earthquake, which occurred at 10.46 am local time (0746GMT), was Malatya's Kale district at a depth of 10.07 kilometers (6.26 miles), AFAD said.

No casualties have been reported so far.

"Our field inspections are ongoing," said Sami Er, the mayor of Malatya.

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