Earthquake in Turkey, East Anatolia (2020-01-24)

Activation time (UTC): 2020-01-24 20:25:00

Event time (UTC): 2020-01-24 10:22:00

Event type: Earthquake (Ground shaking)



Activation reason:

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in Elazig - Sivrice (Province - District) according to AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, TURKEY). The earthquake had a depth of 6,75km and was strongly felt in 5 provinces (12 districts). Preliminary reports and information coming from the area indicates several collapsed or heavily damaged buildings and multiple fatalities.



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