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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake jolts Turkey's southern Kahramanmaras province

19 Feb 2023 11:22am

The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) said the earthquake hit the Goksun district at a depth of 12.18 kilometres (7.57 miles) - AFP pic

The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) said the earthquake hit the Goksun district at a depth of 12.18 kilometres (7.57 miles) - AFP pic

ANKARA - A magnitude 5.1 earthquake jolted Turkey’s southern Kahramanmaras province on Saturday.


The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) said the earthquake hit the Goksun district at a depth of 12.18 kilometres (7.57 miles), reported Anadolu Agency.


No casualties were reported from the quake that occurred at 10.31 pm local time (1931GMT). - Bernama




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