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A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Türkiye-Syria border region on Wednesday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
The tremor was felt across several provinces in southern Türkiye, including Malatya, Adana and Gaziantep, as residents reported shaking near the border region.
Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported that the earthquake hit the Battalgazi district of Malatya at 9 a.m. local time. The agency said the quake occurred at a depth of 7.03 kilometers (4.36 miles).
The earthquake was also felt in neighboring provinces, including Kahramanmaras, Diyarbakir, Elazig, Kayseri and Sivas, as well as border provinces such as Adiyaman and Sanliurfa, prompting residents to rush out of buildings and gather in open areas.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage following the quake, though authorities continued assessing the situation in affected areas.
Malatya Governor Seddar Yavuz stated that emergency teams were continuing field inspections across the province and nearby areas following the quake. "So far, we have not received any reports of negative incidents. Our teams are continuing field inspections," Yavuz noted.
Gaziantep Governor Kemal Ceber announced that the tremor was clearly felt in the province, adding that initial inspections carried out by authorities had not uncovered any damage or casualties.
Kahramanmaras Governor Mukerrem Unluer also confirmed there were no immediate reports of adverse situations after the earthquake was felt across the province.
Elazig Governor’s Office stated that no damage notifications had been submitted to AFAD or emergency hotlines, while monitoring efforts remained underway.
In Adiyaman, local authorities reported that preliminary assessments had not identified any negative situation and that relevant institutions were continuing fieldwork in affected areas.
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