An earthquake was recorded in the Malatya province of Turkey, located in the east of the Republic. This situation was reported by the local disaster management department (AFAD). RIA News.
According to seismologists, a magnitude four earthquake occurred in the region. In the statement, it was stated that the earthquake started around Battalgazi district at 15.10 (equivalent to Moscow time).
The source of the natural disaster was located at a depth of 8.76 kilometers. However, other details regarding the situation in eastern Turkey, including possible destruction and casualties, have not yet been clarified.
On January 1, a series of strong earthquakes were recorded in Ishikawa and Niigata prefectures, Japan; Of the approximately 30 tremors, the strongest was a magnitude 7.6. How reported According to local news agency Kyodo, 51 people are currently listed as missing.
January 5 south of Sakhalin dead 3.7 magnitude earthquake The epicenter of the natural disaster was located just 10 km west of the city of Nevelsk, and the source was located at a similar depth.
Earlier seismologists was recorded Earthquake in New York.