Magnitude 5.1 earthquake in Niğde
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A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Turkey's central Niğde province yesterday (September 20), the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported.
Boğaziçi University's Kandilli Observatory reported the magnitude of the earthquake as 5.4.
The quake occurred at 10.08 p.m. local time (GMT 07.08 p.m.) and was centered in Obruk village of Bor district.
It took place 6.97 kilometers (4.3 miles) below the surface.
Niğde Governor Yılmaz Şahin arrived in the village and extended his wishes for a speedy recovery to those affected.
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— Kandilli Rasathanesi (@Kandilli_info) September 20, 2020
OBRUK-BOR (NIGDE) https://t.co/oEhrqB3XHP
20.09.2020, 22:08:05 TSİ
Büyüklük: 5.4
Derinlik: 2.8 km#Kandilli
According to an initial evaluation, seven homes were damaged by the earthquake, the governor's office said in a statement.
It added that tents and supplies have been sent and search and rescue teams have been directed to the region.
No casualties have been reported so far.