A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Turkey
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake has hit the Korkut district of Turkey’s eastern Muş province, the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency announced on Wednesday.
The earthquake occurred at around 17:48 p.m., with its epicenter at a latitude of 38.7355 degrees north and a longitude of 42.0051 degrees east, and at a depth of 16,24 km.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damages to buildings. (ILKHA)
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