1 killed, 64 wounded in earthquake in Turkish Izmir
Reading time 1 min Christian Fernsby ▼ | November 5, 2022A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck western Türkiye's Izmir causing a panic in the city that killed one person and wounded 64 others, local media reported.
Türkiye Izmir
Citing the emergency authority's warning, the Hurriyet daily reported that the earthquake centered Buca district, with a depth of about 14 km, followed by multiple minor aftershocks.
According to local media, one person died from a heart attack during the panic.
Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca tweeted earlier in the day that 64 people were wounded.
A mosque minaret has been toppled, and at least 20 buildings suffered from minor damages, according to the NTV broadcaster. ■
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