Earthquake hits parts of western Turkey, no damage reported yet
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An earthquake has hit parts of western Turkey according to European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The earthquake measured 4.6 on the Richter scale but no damage has been reported yet. The epicenter of the quake was located 77 km south of Manavgat at a depth of 30 km.
M4.6 #earthquake (#deprem) strikes 77 km S of #Manavgat (#Turkey) 14 min ago. Read eyewitnesses' stories & share yours: https://t.co/MiFy3lwQ33
— EMSC (@LastQuake) August 20, 2019
The quake was felt lightly and did not last long according to the testimonies posted on the EMSC website. Many people who felt the quake reported on the website saying, "It was a light shake", "It was very short", "Slightly rocked", "Little shake". However, people living on top floors felt it more with testimony saying "We felt it so much because we are on the top floor."
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