Magnitude 4.7 earthquake jolts Turkey's eastern Malatya province

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A rainbow heart sign hangs on a window, as a reflection of collapsed buildings are seen in Hatay on March 6, 2023, one month after a massive earthquake struck southeastern Turkey - AFP
ISTANBUL - A 4.7 magnitude earthquake jolted Turkey eastern province of Malatya early Monday.

The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) said the quake struck Puturge district at a depth of 10 kilometres.

The quake occurred at 4.34 am local time (0134GMT), reported Anadolu Agency.

The tremor came as Turkey is dealing with the aftermath of the devastating Feb 6 quakes in its southern region that have claimed more than 47,900 lives.

More than 13 million people in Turkiye have been affected by the powerful quakes - BERNAMA