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An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck western Turkey.
The earthquake was felt in several cities, including Istanbul and the tourist hub of Izmir.
About ten buildings collapsed in Sindirxhi, the epicenter of the earthquake, including a three-story building in the city center.
Six people were rescued, while efforts are ongoing to extract two others.
Turkey is crossed by several geological fault lines, which have previously caused disasters in the country.
In recent years, earthquakes have caused disasters, taking the lives of many citizens and causing extensive damage.