Moderate 4.5 magnitude earthquake strikes near Hakkâri, Türkiye

The seismic event occurred in the late afternoon on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 7:37 pm local time (Europe/Istanbul GMT +3).

The earthquake had a very shallow depth of 13.3 km (8 mi) and was reportedly felt by some individuals in proximity to the epicenter.

Further details regarding potential damage or casualties are currently under assessment. (ILKHA)