opinions

An earthquake measuring 5.6 hits central Turkey. No immediate reports of casualties or damage

Font size+Author:Global Genesis news portalSource:health2024-05-21 22:11:33I want to comment(0)

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A moderately-strong earthquake struck central Turkey on Thursday, the country’

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
  • Uber and Lyft say they'll stay in Minnesota after Legislature passes driver pay compromise

    Uber and Lyft say they'll stay in Minnesota after Legislature passes driver pay compromise

    2024-05-21 21:26

  • West Coast Conference will add Grand Canyon and Seattle beginning with 2025

    West Coast Conference will add Grand Canyon and Seattle beginning with 2025

    2024-05-21 20:54

  • US pledges money and other aid to help track and contain bird flu on dairy farms

    US pledges money and other aid to help track and contain bird flu on dairy farms

    2024-05-21 20:43

  • Police arrest brother and lawyer of Peru's president over alleged influence peddling

    Police arrest brother and lawyer of Peru's president over alleged influence peddling

    2024-05-21 20:06

Netizen comments