Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes eastern Turkey region

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Turkey's eastern region on Wednesday, as per reports from the EMSC.

The quake took place at around 10.46am local time. The quake was at a depth of 9 km below the earth.

As per the EMSC, the tremors were felt over 400km by approximately 53 million people in Turkey, Syrian Arab Republic, Georgia, Iraq and Lebanon.

Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.

• Floods, landslides hit central Japan months after major quake