There was an earthquake in Malatya Yeşilyurt, the epicenter. There was an earthquake in Malatya's Yeşilyurt district. According to the information received, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 occurred in the Yeşilyurt district of Malatya and some of the damaged buildings were destroyed by the effect of the earthquake.
According to the information on the website of the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), an earthquake with a magnitude of 12.04 occurred at 5.6, the epicenter of which was the Yeşilyurt district of Malatya. While no information has been given about the loss of life yet, it was reported that some damaged buildings were demolished.
The depth of the earthquake was announced as 6.96 kilometers.
“PANIC AIR”
People's TV reporter Ferit Demir in Adıyaman shared the latest developments from the region regarding the earthquake in Malatya. Demir said, “The shaking was felt seriously, there was an incredible atmosphere of panic. The earthquake was felt in Elazig, Malatya, Bingol and many other cities," he said.
EXPLANATION FROM THE MINISTER OZER ON THE EARTHQUAKE IN MALATYA
Minister of National Education Mahmut Özer made a statement right after the earthquake in Malatya. Özer stated that 22 buildings were demolished and 20 people were hospitalized, according to the initial determinations.
Minister of National Education Mahmut Özer reminded that an earthquake with a magnitude of 12.04 occurred at 5,6:XNUMX in Malatya Yeşilyurt.
Stating that 22 buildings were destroyed in the earthquake according to the first determinations, Özer said, “We immediately transferred 20 of our citizens to the hospitals. We rescued 5 of our citizens from the rubble.” said.
Noting that there was no loss of life according to the first determinations, Özer said, “All our teams are on the field right now. Our teams are at the head of the debris in the collapsed buildings… Hopefully, we will save all our citizens.” used his statements.