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Earthquake felt in Diyarbakir, Adiyaman, Sanliurfa; magnitude estimated at 5.8

Seismograph records sudden spikes of seismic waves during an earthquake. (Adobe Stock Photo)
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Seismograph records sudden spikes of seismic waves during an earthquake. (Adobe Stock Photo)
September 24, 2026 10:47 AM GMT+03:00

An earthquake estimated at magnitude 5.8 was felt in Diyarbakir, Adiyaman, Sanliurfa and surrounding provinces in Türkiye on Thursday.

The tremor was strongly felt in Diyarbakir, according to initial reports, while residents in nearby provinces also experienced the shaking.

Strong shaking reported in Diyarbakir

Initial reports placed the earthquake's magnitude at 5.5, though further details about the tremor were not immediately available.

Further information is expected to follow as details emerge.

September 24, 2026 10:52 AM GMT+03:00
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