Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes southeastern Turkey, felt in Syria and Iraq

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck southeastern Turkey on Thursday morning and was felt across several neighboring areas.

Residents in parts of Turkey, Syria and Iraq reported feeling the shaking, with some people leaving buildings as a precaution.

Initial seismic data indicated that the earthquake occurred at a relatively shallow depth, which may have contributed to it being felt across a wider area.

There were no immediate confirmed reports of major damage or casualties.

Authorities and seismic monitoring agencies are continuing to assess the earthquake, and the preliminary magnitude, location and depth could be revised as additional data is analyzed.