Magnitude-5.7 earthquake hits Turkey's eastern province of Bingöl
The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) announced via a written statement that a magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck off the Karliova district of Turkey's Bingöl province 9.51 a.m. local time (0651 GMT). This is the second earthquake to hit the area within 24 hours after at least one person was killed and 18 others injured on Sunday.
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 10:47 | 15 June 2020
- Modified Date: 02:03 | 15 June 2020
A magnitude-5.7 earthquake jolted Turkey's eastern province of Bingöl on Monday, according to the nation's disaster agency.
The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the quake struck off the Karlıova district at 9.51 a.m. local time (0651 GMT).
This is the second earthquake to hit the area within 24 hours after at least one person was killed and 18 others injured on Sunday amid 5.7-magnitude tremors in the same district.
Bingöl is surrounded by mountains and numerous glacial lakes and has recently become a popular tourist destination.