Rubble and damage following Gaziantep earthquake on July 20, 2023 (Credit: Reuters)
Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits Gaziantep, Turkey
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07-09-2024 10:54|Reuters reported a 5.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Gaziantep region in central Turkey on Saturday.
The Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) stated that the quake struck the Pazarcık area in Kahramanmaraş.
The earthquake was located 118km from Aleppo, Syria, and 605km from Amman, with a depth of 10km.
The earthquake was felt by residents in Turkey and northern Syria.
