A strong earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale struck western Turkey near the town of Duzce on Wednesday, injuring at least 22 people, authorities said.
According to the national Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, the temblor was centred in Golyaka district and it struck at 4.08 a.m., reports state-run Anadolu News Agency.
The powerful quake, which occurred at a depth of 6.81 km, was also felt in Istanbul as well as in capital Ankara.
Duzce is located about 210 km from... [see source for more information]