The earthquake hit at a depth of 4.3km. No casualties have been reported so far. Bogazici University’s Kandilli Observatory, which specializes in earthquake research, as well as the Prime Ministry Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) report that the magnitude of the quake was 4.8. READ MORE: ‘I’m scared & shocked’: Eyewitness of Aegean earthquake reveals […]
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5.3 magnitude earthquake hits near Bodrum, Turkey
Tuesday’s quake comes less than three weeks after a 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck in the Mediterranean Sea near Turkey and the Greek islands. The quake triggered a mini tsunami which flooded some areas. The magnitude of 5.3 was reported by Turkish Boğaziçi University’s Kandilli Observatory, which specializes in earthquake research. However, there are conflicting reports that […]
Gruesome photo of drowned toddler’s body on Turkey beach fuels refugee debate (GRAPHIC)
The dead boy lying face down at the beach of Turkish Bodrum on the photo is three-year-old Aylan Kurdi. His brother, five-year-old Galip Kurdi and mother have drowned as well. The family reportedly fled the Syrian town of Kobani, located by the Turkish border, an area which has been suffering from heavy battles between Islamic […]