Magnitude 5.9 earthquake injures dozens of people in Turkey

a year ago 23/11/2022
  • A 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted a northwest town in Turkey during the early hours of Wednesday, causing panic among people and damage to property.

    The quake struck at 4.08am local time in the town of Golkaya, in Duzce province, located nearly 200km east of Turkeys largest city Istanbul.

    The strong quake woke people from their sleep, with some of them rushing out of the buildings in panic or jumping from balconies and windows.

    Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said 22 people were being ... [see source for more information]