4.9-magnitude quake jolts eastern Turkey

Depth of tremor recorded at 7 kilometers, with epicenter below Sivrice, Elazig province

By Baris Gundogan

ANKARA (AA) - A 4.9-magnitude earthquake on Friday jolted the eastern Turkish city of Elazig, according to the country's disaster and emergency body.

On its website, the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) said the quake occurred at 10.02 a.m. local time [0702GMT] at a depth of seven kilometers (4.3 miles), with its epicenter below the Sivrice district.

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