UPDATE 1-Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 strikes near Kirkagac, Turkey- USGS

UPDATE 1-Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 strikes near Kirkagac, Turkey- USGS

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 has struck near the Turkish town of Kirkagac on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The quake, centered 15 km (9.32 miles) east of the town was at very shallow, at a depth of about 8.6 kilometers (5.34 miles), according to the USGS. There were no immediate reports of any injuries or casualties, Turkey's Ministry of Interior Disaster and Emergency Management said.

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