Magnitude 6.8 quake jolts eastern Turkey

By Ali Murat Alhas

ANKARA (AA) - A 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Friday eastern Turkish province of Elazig, according to the country's disaster agency.

Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) said the epicenter of the quake was Sivrice district.

Authorities are yet to comment on civilian or material loss following the natural disaster.