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Strong Aegean Sea earthquake topples buildings in Turkey

Strong Aegean Sea earthquake topples buildings in Turkey — People work on a collapsed building, in Izmir, Turkey, Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, after a strong earthquake in the Aegean Sea has shaken Turkey and Greece. Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency said Friday’s earthquake was centered in the Aegean at a depth of 16.5 kilometers (10.3 miles) and registered at a 6.6 magnitude.(DHA via AP)

Fri, 30 Oct, 2020 - 13:19

Associated Press reporters

A strong earthquake in the Aegean Sea has shaken Turkey and Greece.

Several buildings were wrecked in Turkey’s western Izmir province, according to officials, but there was no immediate information on casualties.

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