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Magnitude 5 earthquake hits Northern Cyprus

A magnitude 5 earthquake rattled the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on Thursday, Turkey's disaster management agency said.

Anadolu Agency TÜRKIYE
Published January 21,2021
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According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the quake took place in the eastern Gazimagusa city at 5:27 p.m. Turkish time, which corresponds to 4:27 p.m. in the TRNC (1427 GMT).

The quake occurred at a depth of 55.68 kilometers (34.59 miles), said the agency.