A 7.8 magnitude earthquake has shaken central Turkey.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook central Turkey early Monday and was followed by a powerful aftershock.A 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook southeast Turkey early Monday and was felt in several provinces and elsewhere in the Middle East. The quake knocked down a number of buildings, reports said.
It was centered 11 miles deep, according to the USGS. A strong 6.7 aftershock rumbled about 10 minutes later.
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