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35 injured during 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Turkey

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Istanbul: At least 35 people were injured after a magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck northwest Turkey on Wednesday morning.

The shallow tremor was reported about 170 kilometres (105 miles) east of Istanbul where it was strongly felt.

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The earthquake as per the Turkish authorities was a magnitude of 5.9 while it was reported to be 6.1 by the US Geological Survey.

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Its epicentre was in Duzce province’s Golyaka district and the tremors were felt across multiple cities in the nation.

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In total, 35 people were injured including 32 in Duzce, one in Istanbul and the other two in the nearby provinces of Bolu and Zonguldak.

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Following the earthquake, at least 70 aftershocks were recorded.

There have been no reports of any casualties and constant monitoring of the situation.

 

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