ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A moderately-strong earthquake struck central Turkey on Thursday, the country’s disaster management agency said. It was not immediately clear if it caused any casualties or damage.
The magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the town of Sulusaray, in Tokat province, some 450 kilometers (280 miles) east of the capital, Ankara, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency, or AFAD.
It was felt in neighboring provinces, according to HaberTurk television.
Turkey is crossed by active fault lines and earthquakes are frequent.
A devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck parts of southern Turkey and neighboring Syria last year, killing more than 59,000 people.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
Protest against fastUkraine war: Six Russian planes destroyed by drones, says KyivFamily fined thousands over emaciated state of their cattleFire crews put out Ōtaki workshop blazeChina's local virus cases downHong Kong news: Hong Kong police block Tiananmen Square candlelit vigilHundreds of lizards seized in Australia police bustWoman burned during beauty treatment: 'It was really terrifying'National expected to instill need for discipline at caucus retreatUkraine war: Six Russian planes destroyed by drones, says Kyiv
0.1099s , 6603.7421875 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by An earthquake measuring 5.6 hits central Turkey. No immediate reports of casualties or damage ,Global Glossary news portal