Five minor earthquakes strike southern Turkey, no damage reported
Five light earthquakes were recorded in southern Turkey on Sunday, felt in northern Syria, but caused no damage or injuries, officials said.
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AIFive minor earthquakes were recorded in southern Turkey on Sunday, with tremors felt in parts of northern Syria. According to authorities in both countries, there were no reports of damage or injuries.
Three of the quakes occurred in the afternoon and two in the evening, all without causing any harm, according to Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
Syria's National Earthquake Center reported that the tremors originating in neighboring Turkey were felt in areas of northern Syria.
Turkey sits at the intersection of several tectonic plates and is crossed by active geological faults, making it one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the region.