Deadly Quake Hits Turkey

World | July 2, 2004, Friday // 00:00
Deadly Quake Hits Turkey At least 18 people died and more than 40 were injured in the 5.2-might quake that hit Turkey last night. Photo by WN.

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale has hit northeast Turkey, killing 18 people. It occurred at about 1:30 a.m. The quake was centered near the town of Dogu Beyazit, but also affected Agri, Igdir and the village of Yigimcal. Local authorities said that the death toll was not likely to rise, as many residents were away in their summer homes.

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