A 5.9-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Kale district of Malatya province in Türkiye at 10:07 local time. The jolt, which occurred at a depth of 10.07 kilometers below ground, caused great fear and panic in Malatya and the surrounding provinces where it was felt. People who left their homes waited on the streets for a long time.

Malatya is one of those affected by the 2 earthquakes that occurred in Kahramanmaraş on February 6, 2023 and caused the death of more than 50,000 people.

Hasan Eryılmaz