6.7 Magnitude Quake Hits Turkey, Greece

in news •  7 years ago 

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Around 115 AM local time, a 6.7 Magnitude earthquake struck off Bodrom, Turkey, causing a tsunami. The effects were felt in Greece also. The Daily Mail reports 2 male tourists on the island of Kos were crushed by rubble. There are over 500 reported injuries so far.

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The tsunami caused by the earthquake struck resorts on the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts, causing widespread flooding. No deaths associated with the wave have been reported.

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The story is ongoing

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M. Ely, Earth 2017

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when did it happen..?

Early this morning, around 1am their time. Thanks for reading @isnandar Just posted another good article @gdenki