Did an earthquake occur in Elazığ? What was the intensity of the earthquake in Elazığ on Thursday, July 16? Where did the earthquake occur? Was the earthquake felt in Malatya? - Last Minute

After the earthquake that occurred in Elazığ on Thursday, July 16, citizens living in the region are investigating the latest situations. "How big was the earthquake in Elazığ?", "Where is the epicenter of the earthquake?" and "In which district was the Elazığ earthquake felt?" While these questions are among the most researched topics in search engines, all eyes are on the official statements to be shared by AFAD and Kandilli Observatory.

The earthquake felt in Elazığ caused short-term panic among citizens. According to the data shared by AFAD, a 4.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in Sivrice district of Elazığ on Thursday, July 16. After the earthquake was felt in the surrounding provinces, citizens began to investigate details about the size, epicenter and depth of the earthquake.

After the earthquake, "Did there be an earthquake in Elazığ?", "How big was the July 16 Elazığ earthquake?" and “Where did the earthquake occur?” These questions were among the most researched topics in search engines.

According to Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) data, the earthquake occurred on Thursday, July 16, at 22.52 in Sivrice district of Elazığ. While the magnitude of the earthquake was measured as 4.0, it was reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 11.47 kilometers.

The earthquake centered in Sivrice was felt not only in Elazığ but also in the surrounding provinces. Many citizens living in Malatya, Adıyaman, Tunceli and Diyarbakır stated that they felt the earthquake. Due to the earthquake, some citizens went out of their homes for a short time as a precaution.

According to the first information shared by AFAD, the magnitude of the earthquake was 4.0 and the depth was 11.47 kilometers. According to initial findings, no official statement was made regarding the loss of life or property due to the earthquake. Authorized institutions' investigations in the region continue.

Located on Türkiye's active fault lines, Elazığ faces earthquakes of different sizes from time to time, especially due to the Eastern Anatolian Fault Line. Experts emphasize that citizens living in earthquake-risk areas should follow the warnings of official institutions and be prepared for possible earthquakes. Situations will be added to our news in line with new statements from official institutions.