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Turkey hit by strong 5.8-magnitude earthquake in southeast region
A powerful earthquake struck southeastern Turkey on Thursday, affecting multiple provinces including Diyarbakir, Adiyaman and Şanlıurfa. The tremor registered 5.8 on the magnitude scale, according to initial assessments.
LSN India ·
Residents across southeastern Turkey experienced significant seismic activity on Thursday as a 5.8-magnitude earthquake shook the region, preliminary data indicated.
The earthquake was felt across several provinces in the affected area, with Diyarbakir, Adiyaman and Şanlıurfa among the hardest hit zones. Initial reports suggest the tremor was strong enough to be widely felt by residents in surrounding districts.
Turkey sits on major fault lines and experiences frequent seismic activity. The country remains on high alert following the devastating earthquakes that struck the region in early 2023, which caused widespread destruction and significant loss of life across Turkey and neighboring Syria.
No immediate reports of casualties or structural damage from Thursday's earthquake were available at the time of reporting. Authorities in the affected regions were assessing the situation.