Anadolu Agency reported that an earthquake measuring 5 degrees on the Richter scale struck the state of Kahramanmaras in southern Turkey today, Saturday. according to "Russia Today". The Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said in a statement on its account on the 'X' platform that 'an earthquake measuring 5 degrees occurred at 09:31 (+3 GMT) in the city of Kahramanmaras.' It added, "The epicenter of the earthquake was in the state's Pazardzhik district." The statement indicated that "the earthquake occurred at a depth of 7 kilometers below the surface of the earth." The Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Department clarified in a later statement that there were no losses reported. Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
A 5-magnitude earthquake hits southern Turkey
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