An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 struck an area near Sanli Urfa in southeast Turkey on Thursday, according to preliminary data released by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, while reports showed that the tremor occurred around 10:41 local time.

The Centre stated that the earthquake occurred about 26 kilometers northeast of Bozova, while there was no immediate information on damage or injuries. Preliminary data had indicated a different magnitude before being updated.