Moderate earthquake shakes south-east Turkey

A moderate earthquake shook south-eastern Turkey today, a seismology centre said. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.

The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7, was centred on the town of Basyurt, in the province of Elazig, the Istanbul-based based Kandilli Observatory said. It struck at 10.20am (8.20am Irish time).