4.7 quake shakes Mediterranean region of Turkey

Alparslan Ozturk
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A 4.7 magnitude earthquake jolted the Mediterranean region on April 15, according to Turkey’s disaster agency.

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the quake struck off the coast of Yayladağı district in Turkey’s southernmost province of Hatay on 10.40 local time, according to Turkish media.

Earlier on the day, a 4-magnitude earthquake occurred in the region as well. No casualties reported.

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