5.5 Magnitude Quake Jolts Central Turkiye, Residents Flee to Cold Streets

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5.5 Quake Jolts Central Turkiye; Residents Flee to Cold Streets

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News18•13-03-2026, 08:15

5.5 Quake Jolts Central Turkiye; Residents Flee to Cold Streets

•A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck central Turkiye, specifically Niksar in Tokat province, at 3:35 am on Friday.
•The tremor, at a depth of 6.4 kilometers, caused residents to rush into the streets due to fear.
•Turkiye's emergency response agency, AFAD, reported no damage or adverse developments.
•Many residents remained in cars or streets in the cold, afraid to return home, according to Haberturk.
•Turkiye is prone to frequent earthquakes, with a 7.8 magnitude quake in 2023 killing over 53,000 people.

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