5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts central Turkey
An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck Konya province in central Turkey on Thursday.
Turkish media reported that the tremor, centered in the Konya-Kula district, was also felt by residents of neighboring provinces.
The media added that "no reports of casualties or material damage have been reported so far from the earthquake."
For his part, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said in press releases: "The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority and teams from relevant institutions immediately began conducting a field survey in the area."
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5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts central Turkey
An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck Konya province in central Turkey on Thursday. Turkish media reported that the tremor, centered in the Konya-Kula district, was also felt by residents of neighboring provinces. The media added that "no reports of casualties or material damage have been reported so far from the earthquake." For his part, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said in press releases: "The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority and teams from relevant institutions immediately began conducting a field survey in the area."
