Earthquake of 4.9 magnitude in eastern Turkey

A strong earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale occurred on Friday afternoon in eastern Turkey. The epicenter was located in the Kemah district of Erzincan, with a shallow focal depth of 4.5 kilometers. The tremor was felt across several neighboring provinces, including Elazığ, Trabzon, Malatya, and Adiyaman. Security camera footage captured moments of panic as citizens rushed out of buildings during the shaking. Notably, this seismic event occurred on the anniversary of the devastating 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake. Authorities are currently monitoring the affected areas for reports of damage or injuries.