Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Turkey's eastern Mediterranean region was once again shaken on Thursday as a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck, injuring at least seven people and causing fresh panic in an area still recovering from devastating quakes earlier this year.
The tremor, centered in the Yesilyurt district of Malatya province, hit at a relatively shallow depth of 6.9 kilometers (approximately 4.3 miles), according to Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The powerful shaking sent frightened residents rushing out of buildings and into the streets.
Health Minister Fahrettin Koca confirmed that seven individuals sustained injuries, primarily in Malatya and the neighboring Adiyaman province. He explained that most of these injuries occurred as people jumped from balconies or other heights in fear, or were struck by falling objects during the sudden jolt.
Initial reports and images circulating on social media showed some structural damage, including cracks in buildings and the collapse of at least one abandoned structure. Dust clouds were seen rising from affected areas as people gathered outside, seeking safety.
The main earthquake was followed by at least one notable aftershock, registering a magnitude of 4.5, further unsettling the already anxious local population.
This latest seismic event is a stark reminder of the catastrophic twin earthquakes that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria in February, claiming over 50,000 lives and leaving millions displaced. Many in the region are still living in temporary shelters and are particularly vulnerable to the psychological impact of new tremors.
Turkish authorities are currently assessing the full extent of the damage caused by Thursday's quake, with emergency services remaining on alert.
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