5.0-magnitude quake hits İzmir on Turkey's Aegean coast

5.0-magnitude quake hits İzmir on Turkey's Aegean coast

ISTANBUL - Doğan News Agency (DHA)
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck the city of İzmir on Turkey's Aegean coast at 5:48 p.m. today.

The quake happened at a depth of 12 kilometers with its epicenters located in the Gulf of İzmir.

No injuries or damage to property were reported but the temblor caused panic among İzmir residents. 

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