Event Brief
5.0 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Turkey
Filed: Jul 18, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Summary: Turkey's disaster agency said there are no reports of adverse circumstances and an on-site assessment is ongoing.
WHO: Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority
WHAT: A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey; the agency reported no adverse circumstances and said an on-site assessment is ongoing.
WHEN: Jul 18, 2026 at 2:49 AM ET
WHERE: Eastern Turkey
WHY: The earthquake occurred.
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