Earthquake strikes southeast Turkey

June 23 2018 13:38:53

Earthquake strikes southeast Turkey

ANKARA - Anadolu Agency

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Van province in southeast Turkey early June 23, according to the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

The quake struck Van's Saray district at 06.50 a.m. (0450GMT) at a depth of 8.45 kilometers (5.25 miles), AFAD said.

No causalities have been reported so far.

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