6.4-magnitude quake hits off Cyprus coast, felt in Turkey

A 6.4-magnitude quake hit off the west coast of Cyprus early on Jan. 11. The quake was felt also in Turkey's Antalya, Mersin, Hatay, Adana, Isparta, Burdur and Konya provinces.

Anadolu Agency 

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Mediterranean Sea off the southwest coast of Cyprus island early on Jan. 11, Turkey's disaster management agency reported.

The quake took place at 04:07 a.m. local time (0107 GMT) about 215 kilometers (134 miles) off Turkey's Mersin province, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

It occurred at a depth of 5.06 kilometers (3.14 miles) below the surface, it added.

The quake was particularly felt on Cyprus island and in Turkey's Antalya, Mersin, Hatay, Adana, Isparta, Burdur and Konya provinces.

There were no immediate reports of casualties.

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