Schools evacuated as magnitude 5.6 quake hits eastern Turkey
Summary
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck eastern Turkey’s Battalgazi district in Malatya province early Wednesday morning. Schools were evacuated, and people rushed outside, but no damage or injuries were reported immediately.Key Facts
- The earthquake happened at 9 a.m. local time in the Battalgazi district of Malatya province.
- The quake had a magnitude of 5.6 and occurred 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) underground.
- Emergency services reported no immediate damage or injuries.
- Schools in the area were evacuated as a precaution.
- Turkey is located on major fault lines, causing frequent earthquakes.
- In 2023, a larger 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed over 53,000 people in Turkey and damaged many buildings.
- The 2023 earthquake also affected northern Syria, causing about 6,000 deaths there.
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