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A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Sunday, killing at least 138 people and sparking widespread panic as it collapsed dozens of buildings into piles of twisted steel and chunks of concrete. (AP) The death toll was expected to rise as rescuers sifted through the rubble and reached outlying villages. This earthquake occurred 16 km (9 miles) northnortheast of Van, Turkey (population 372,000). Frequent aftershocks are hampering search efforts. The US Geological Survey recorded eight aftershocks within three hours of the quake, including two with a magnitude of 5.6.
See the Report: Magnitude 7.2 Eastern Turkey (1.6 MB PDF)
