5.5-magnitude earthquake hits northern Türkiye-Xinhua

5.5-magnitude earthquake hits northern Türkiye

Source: Xinhua| 2026-03-13 15:06:30|Editor: huaxia

ISTANBUL, March 13 (Xinhua) -- A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Türkiye's northern Tokat province early Friday, with no casualties or damage reported, said the country's disaster management authority.

The earthquake occurred at 03:35 a.m. local time (0035 GMT) in the Niksar district and was also felt in neighboring provinces, said the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority.

Field assessment and damage inspection are underway.

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