Magnitude 4.6 earthquake shakes Gaziantep, Turkey; no damage reported

An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale jolted the Nurdağı district of Gaziantep province in Turkey early this morning. The tremor occurred at 00:08 local time and was felt by residents not only in Gaziantep but also in the surrounding provinces of Kahramanmaraş, Kilis, Osmaniye, and Hatay.

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) issued a statement confirming the details of the earthquake. According to AFAD, the seismic event registered a magnitude of 4.6. The agency also reported that as of the latest update, there have been no negative consequences or adverse situations arising from the earthquake.

While the earthquake caused some alarm due to its noticeable shaking across multiple provinces, the immediate aftermath appears to be without significant damage or injuries. Authorities continue to monitor the situation following the seismic activity in the region.