6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Turkey

The Turkish Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, announced that the only fatality was an elderly man who died during a rescue attempt, while the condition of the injured is classified as non-critical, according to Turkey’s Anadolu Agency. According to the Turkish minister, the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.1 on the Richter scale, and its epicenter was located 11 kilometers below the earth’s surface, according to data from the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). While rescue and relief teams continue their search operations, Turkish authorities have urged citizens to exercise caution and stay away from damaged buildings.

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