Magnitude 4.6 earthquake hits Turkey’s Bitlis

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake hits Turkey's Bitlis

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake hit Turkey’s southeastern province of Bitlis on Friday, according to the country’s disaster agency.

NO CASUALITIES WERE REPORTED

The country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the quake struck the Hizan district at 10.20 p.m. local time (0720GMT).

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.99 kilometers (4.3 miles), said AFAD.

Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said on Twitter that no damage has been reported so far from the provincial governor’s office.

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