Magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits eastern Turkey
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Turkey’s eastern Van province early Monday, Anadolu Agency reported, citing the country's disaster authority.
The quake struck Tusba district at 00.46 a.m. local time (2146GMT), according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
It occurred at a depth of 7.62 kilometers (4.73 miles) below the surface, it added.
Van Governor Mehmet Emin Bilmez told Anadolu Agency that according to initial reports, there was no loss of life or property.
Bilmez added that AFAD, gendarmerie and 112 rescue teams continue to search the region.