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2 fatalities, flooding from tsunami after powerful quake in Mediterranean Sea (PHOTOS, VIDEO) | 2 fatalities, flooding from tsunami after powerful quake in Mediterranean Sea (PHOTOS, VIDEO) |
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A 6.7 magnitude earthquake in the Mediterranean Sea off the Turkish coast has triggered a mini tsunami. The tremor also affected the Greek island of Kos, where two people were killed and several injured. | A 6.7 magnitude earthquake in the Mediterranean Sea off the Turkish coast has triggered a mini tsunami. The tremor also affected the Greek island of Kos, where two people were killed and several injured. |
The quake struck at an estimated depth of 10km some 12km off the Turkish resort city of Bodrum in Mugla Province, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center reported. It was followed by several less powerful aftershocks. | The quake struck at an estimated depth of 10km some 12km off the Turkish resort city of Bodrum in Mugla Province, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center reported. It was followed by several less powerful aftershocks. |
The tremors caused a tsunami wave, apparently large enough to reach some hotels located on the coastline, as photos shared online indicated. | The tremors caused a tsunami wave, apparently large enough to reach some hotels located on the coastline, as photos shared online indicated. |
Mugla Governor Esengul Civelek said initial reports suggests there were some minor injuries in the province, but no major damage or disruptions of power and communication. | |
But the quake also affected the Greek island of Kos, where two people were reported killed and several injured, according to the mayor of the island, George Kyritsis. |