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57 dead in earthquake in eastern Turkey |
    ![]()  ANKARA, Turkey — An official says the death toll in the strong earthquake that hit eastern Turkey has reached 57. A mayor says 57 people have died in the quake that struck six villages in Elazig province. The quake struck Elazig at 4:32 a.m. (0232 GMT) and was centered near the village of Basyurt. It was followed by several aftershocks, including one measuring 5.5.
The quake was felt in the neighboring provinces of Tunceli, Bingol and Diyarbakir, where residents fled to the streets in panic and spent the night outdoors. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below. ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A strong earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6, hit eastern Turkey on Monday, killing at least 41 people and knocking down houses in at least six small villages, the government said. The quake affected villages near the town of Kovancilar, toppling stone or mud-brick homes and minarets of mosques, officials and media reports said. The worst-hit area was the village of Okcular where some 17 people were reported killed and homes crumbled into piles of dirt. |
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