5.5-magnitude tremor strikes southwestern Turkey
Earthquake rattles Denizli countryside
By Aykut Karadag
ANKARA (AA) - A 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey's southwest on Wednesday, authorities said.
In a written statement, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the quake hit Denizli province at 9.34 a.m. (0634 GMT).
Its epicenter was in the province's southern countryside in Acipayam district, at a depth of 11.36 kilometers (7 miles).
Additionally, two other 4.8 and 4.5-magnitude tremors hit the province early on Wednesday.
The earthquake was felt throughout the Aegean region and south of the Marmara Sea.
Denizli's governor said no casualties had been reported.
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