Schools evacuated as magnitude 5.6 quake hits eastern Turkey
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Wednesday morning. The quake hit the Battalgazi district of Malatya province at a depth of 7 kilometers. While there were no immediate reports of damage, schools were evacuated and residents fled outside.
- ▪The earthquake occurred at 9 a.m. local time.
- ▪Emergency services reported the quake's magnitude and depth.
- ▪Turkey is located on major fault lines, making earthquakes common.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onSchools evacuated as magnitude 5.6 quake hits eastern TurkeyEmergency services say eastern Turkey has been struck by a magnitude 5.6 earthquakeByThe Associated PressMay 20, 2026, 2:37 AM1:28ISTANBUL -- Eastern Turkey was struck by a magnitude 5.6 earthquake Wednesday, emergency services said.It hit the Battalgazi district of Malatya province at 9 a.m.
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