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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles northwestern Türkiye, injuring 22

23.11.2022 [09:57]
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Baku, November 23, AZERTAC

A powerful earthquake jolted Türkiye’s northwestern Duzce province early Wednesday, leaving a total of 35 people injured in the region, including in Istanbul, according to the country’s health minister, according to Anadolu Agency.

In a Twitter post, Fahrettin Koca said a total of 32 people were injured in Duzce, where the quake’s epicenter was located, adding three people were also injured in Istanbul, Bolu and Zonguldak provinces.

Koca added that one of the injured in Duzce is in critical condition.

Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu, who arrived in Duzce immediately after the quake, said there are no casualties.

Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said a 5.9 magnitude earthquake centered in Golyaka District struck at 4.08 a.m. (0108GMT).

The quake occurred at a depth of 6.81 kilometers (4.2 miles).