The earthquake occurred in Malatya's Kale district, and it was felt in Şanlıurfa, Kahramanmaraş, Siirt, Diyarbakır, and Elazığ. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya held a press conference at the Disaster Coordination Center in Malatya to announce the current status.
Yerlikaya highlighted that the earthquake impacted Diyarbakır, Şanlıurfa, Elazığ, Batman, Adıyaman, Kahramanmaraş, and Tunceli. He mentioned, "Immediately after the earthquake, we informed our President and swiftly contacted our governors."
Following the quake, a coordinated field survey was launched with AFAD, gendarmerie, police, municipalities, and other relevant institutions. Yerlikaya explained that initial reports were followed by further surveys. He also mentioned that teams from the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change were quickly mobilized, with damage assessment commissions set up in Malatya and Elazığ.
Yerlikaya reported that AFAD deployed 55 vehicles, 210 personnel, 3 drones, and 1 manned reconnaissance aircraft to continue operations. He added, "We have received 1,112 calls, 149 of which were for assistance. Minor building collapses occurred in Malatya, Şanlıurfa, and Elazığ, but fortunately, there were no casualties."

Health Ministry data shows that 187 people were affected, with 43 still under observation. Schools in Malatya, Şanlıurfa, Elazığ, Adıyaman, and Batman were closed for a day. Rockfalls occurred in Pütürge and Kale, but roads were quickly cleared. No power or water outages were reported, and hospitals were undamaged.
President Erdoğan received an update on the situation from Malatya Governor Seddar Yavuz and Mayor Sami Er.
Education Minister Yusuf Tekin said, "There is no damage to our schools, and no casualties have been reported. We are constantly in contact with our education directors, and precautions will continue to be taken."
In Şanlıurfa, a pregnant woman named Hatice Kılıç was injured due to a partial building collapse and was treated at the hospital. In Malatya, four people were also injured.Latest Update: Malatya Earthquake Shakes Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia with 5.9 Magnitude

A significant earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 has struck the Kale district of Malatya, shaking cities across Eastern Anatolia, Southeastern Anatolia, and Central Anatolia. The tremors were felt as far as Diyarbakır, Elazığ, and Şanlıurfa, prompting swift responses from local authorities. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported that 187 people were affected, with 43 receiving further medical care.
Following the earthquake, authorities swiftly coordinated relief efforts. Emergency services, led by AFAD, deployed numerous teams to assess the situation, and various ministries took part in the efforts. Minor structural damages were reported, including partial collapses in Malatya and Elazığ, though no loss of life has been recorded.
Meanwhile, President Erdoğan was briefed by local officials on the state of the affected regions, and Education Minister Yusuf Tekin assured the public that no schools in the region had suffered serious damage. As a precaution, schools in several provinces, including Malatya and Elazığ, were closed for one day.A 5.9 magnitude earthquake centered in Malatya has affected several provinces, with tremors felt across Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia. Although no fatalities have been reported, authorities are coordinating relief efforts, and schools in five provinces were closed as a precaution.5.9 Earthquake Strikes Malatya, Felt Across Multiple Provinces

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 has rocked Malatya's Kale district, sending tremors through Eastern, Southeastern, and parts of Central Anatolia. The earthquake, which occurred in the early hours, was felt across multiple cities, including Diyarbakır, Elazığ, and Şanlıurfa. As the ground shook, authorities quickly mobilized emergency services, and Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya provided updates on the situation from the Disaster Coordination Center.
Yerlikaya confirmed that 187 citizens had been affected, with 43 receiving medical attention. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported. In response, AFAD, police, gendarmerie, and municipal teams were dispatched to assess the damage and respond to any urgent needs. Drones and reconnaissance aircraft were also deployed to survey the affected areas.
Minor structural damage, including partial collapses, was reported in Malatya and Elazığ. Teams from the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization conducted immediate inspections. Emergency responders received over 1,100 calls, with around 150 requests for assistance. Schools in Malatya, Elazığ, and surrounding areas were closed for a day as a precaution, and roadways blocked by rockfalls were swiftly cleared.
President Erdoğan was briefed on the situation by local officials, and Education Minister Yusuf Tekin confirmed that no damage had been detected in schools across the affected provinces. Tekin reassured residents that precautions were in place, though schools would remain closed for a day in some regions.

In Şanlıurfa, a pregnant woman was injured when part of a balcony collapsed. She was transported to a hospital and is in stable condition. In Malatya, four others sustained minor injuries.
With relief efforts underway, authorities are continuing to monitor the situation closely.