Eastern Turkey struck by a powerful earthquake
An enormous earthquake struck the Elazig province in eastern Turkey, measuring a massive 6.8 on the Richter scale. The quake is reported to have killed at least 22 people, with many more missing and an estimated 900 suffering injuries. Tremors of the quake were felt in neighboring provinces, and rescue efforts are being organized by Turkey's government to conduct search and rescue operations and relief missions.
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