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6.2 magnitude quake strikes Turkey

A strong earthquake of 6.2 magnitude struck near Elazig, Turkey, early today, the US Geological Survey reported.

The earthquake hit 13 miles (21 kilometres) south southwest of Elazig at a shallow depth of 6.8 miles (11 km), USGS said. Quakes of magnitude 6 and higher are capable of causing severe damage.



 

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