Turkey: Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits central province

Quake occurs at around 7-km (4.3-mi) depth, Turkish disaster agency reports

By Ali Murat Alhas

ANKARA (AA) - A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Turkey's central Nigde province, the country’s disaster agency reported on Sunday.

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority said the earthquake occurred at 10.08 p.m. local time (GMT1908) in the Bor district of the province.

The quake took place 6.97 kilometers (4.3 miles) below the surface.

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