A5.5 magnitude earthquake hit Tuesday southern Türkiye’s Adana province at 8.44 a.m. local time (5.44 a.m. GMT), the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) confirmed, Turanews.kz reports.
The epicenter was said to be in the city’s Kozan district. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 11.27 kilometers (7.5 miles), AFAD said.
The quake felt in the city center and surrounding districts caused panic among the citizens who rushed to the streets.
According to the preliminary reports, no severe damage and casualties were registered.