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20 buildings severely damaged after quake in country’s east, says minister
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake that hit numerous provinces in the country's south and east on Oct. 16 severely damaged a total of 20 buildings in the eastern city of Elazığ, Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum has announced.
Earthquake shakes eastern Turkey, no casualties reported
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck eastern Turkey's Malatya province on Wednesday, the country's disaster and emergency management authority (AFAD) said, adding that there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
AFAD said the quake occurred at 10.46 a.m.(0746 GMT) with its epicentre in the district of Kale, some 40 km (25 miles) east of the city of Malatya.