A 5.5 quake jolts central Turkey, sending residents into the cold streets

A 5.5 earthquake has hit central Turkey and sent frightened residents into the streets, but Turkey’s disaster response agency says no damage has been reported. Officials said Friday the quake was centered in the town of Niksar in Tokat province. It struck at a shallow depth of about 6 kilometers. Authorities say people feel it in several provinces. Officials said there were no “adverse developments” after the tremor. Earthquakes are common in Turkey because major fault lines run through the country. In 2023, a powerful quake killed tens of thousands in Turkey and Syria.

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