Magnitude 5.9 earthquake injures dozens of people in Turkey

a year ago 23/11/2022
  • A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck northwest Turkey during Wednesdays early hours, injuring at least 50 people.

    National authorities said the quake was at a magnitude of 5.9 - lower than the 6.1 given by the US Geological Survey - and its epicentre was in Duzce provinces Golyaka district, though it also shook other nearby cities.

    Initial images showed people covered in blankets outside their homes during the early morning.

    Authorities said schools would be closed on Wednesday in Duzce an... [see source for more information]