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6.2 magnitude quake strikes Turkey


    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A strong earthquake of 6.2 magnitude struck near Elazig, Turkey, early on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

    The earthquake hit 13 miles (21 kilometres) south southwest of Elazig at a shallow depth of 6.8 miles (11 km), USGS said. Quakes of magnitude 6 and higher are capable of causing severe damage.

    (Reporting by World Desk Americas)