00:00A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck southeastern Turkey on Thursday morning.
00:05The quake was centered just north of Sanliurfa.
00:07It occurred at around 10.40 a.m.
00:10Local time.
00:11Turkey's AFAD disaster agency confirmed the earthquake.
00:14The shaking was felt intensely across the region,
00:17but there were no immediate reports of injuries.
00:20Authorities also reported no major destruction.
00:23Sanliurfa Governor Hassan Silda said some buildings could have partial damage.
00:27Officials are continuing to monitor buildings and infrastructure.
00:31Turkey sits across several active geological fault lines.
00:34The country has experienced devastating earthquakes in recent years.
00:38A massive quake in February 2023 caused widespread destruction.
00:43At least 53,000 people died in southeastern Turkey.
00:46Around 7,000 others were killed in neighboring Syria.
00:50Sanliurfa was also among the areas affected by that disaster.
00:53The latest earthquake has prompted continued vigilance from authorities.
00:57Officials are watching for any additional damage or effects.
01:00Residents remain alert as assessments continue across the region.
01:04Disclosure.
01:05This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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