Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes southern Turkey

Quake occurs off Mediterranean Antalya province at depth of 48.2 miles, says disaster management agency

By Cemil Murat Budak

ANKARA (AA) - A magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolted Turkey’s Mediterranean Antalya province on Saturday, according to the country's disaster management agency.

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the quake occurred at 3.44 p.m. local time (1244 GMT) off the Gazipasa district.

It took place at a depth of 77.58 kilometers (48.2 miles), AFAD added.

There were no immediate reports of injury or major damage, according to the agency.


*Writing by Sena Guler

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