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M5.3 earthquake hits east Turkey

December 27, 2020 2 Years ago

A magnitude-5.3 earthquake hit eastern Turkey's Elazig City at 9:37 a.m. on Sunday at a depth of 15 kilometers, according to the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority.

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