5.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Istanbul

By The Associated Press

Posted September 26, 2019 7:20 am.

ISTANBUL — Turkey’s emergency authority says a 5.8 magnitude earthquake has shaken Istanbul.

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority says in a statement that the quake struck in the Sea of Marmara at 13:59 p.m. (10:59 GMT) at 6.9 kilometres below ground.

Turkey is crossed by fault lines and prone to earthquakes.

The Associated Press

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