Earthquake in Turkey Measured Almost 5 Points
Event was Felt in the Middle East
No Casualties Reported Yet
An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale occurred in eastern Turkey on Saturday, April 1, 2023, 10:04 UTC, at a depth of 21.8 kilometers (13.5 miles).
The epicenter was located 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) from the city of Malatya, and its tremors were felt in neighboring countries, including Syria and Iraq. The Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) did not report any casualties or significant damage to buildings.
The earthquake occurred along the East Anatolian Fault Zone, a seismically active region that has experienced several powerful earthquakes in the past. The largest earthquake in recent history was the 1999 İzmit earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.4 and caused widespread damage and loss of life.
**Here are some additional details about the earthquake:** * The earthquake occurred at 10:04 UTC on April 1, 2023. * The epicenter was located 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) from the city of Malatya, Turkey. * The depth of the earthquake was 21.8 kilometers (13.5 miles). * The earthquake had a magnitude of 4.9 on the Richter scale. * The earthquake was felt in neighboring countries, including Syria and Iraq. * There were no reported casualties or significant damage to buildings. **Sources:** * [Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD)](https://www.afad.gov.tr/) * [United States Geological Survey (USGS)](https://www.usgs.gov/) * [European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC)](https://www.emsc-csem.org/)