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By Seda Sevencan
ISTANBUL (AA) – Three earthquakes with magnitudes of over 4 hit Türkiye early Monday.
According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), the first earthquake, with a 4.7 magnitude, struck Puturge district of Malatya province at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) at 4.34 a.m. local time (0134GMT).
It was followed by a 4.5-magnitude quake at 5.13 a.m. local time (0213GMT) in the same region at the depth of 8 kilometers (4.9 miles).
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 shook Hasan district of Hatay province at 5.23 a.m. local time (0223GMT).
The tremors came as Türkiye 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 Türkiye have been affected by the powerful quakes.