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A 4.1-magnitude earthquake was registered today in Van County, eastern Turkey, CNN-Turkey TV reported, citing the Istanbul-based Kandilli Seismological Observatory. 



The earthquake occurred at 12:37 p.m. at a depth of 5 km.

The epicenter of the earthquake was in the area of ​​the town of Tushba. 



So far, there is no information about material damage or injuries caused by the earthquake.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 shook Eastern Turkey



The earthquake caused panic among the population.



The area of ​​Van County is a highly seismic zone where a number of destructive earthquakes have occurred with many casualties.

The strongest earthquake recorded in the area was on October 23, 2011, when a magnitude 7.2 tremor shook the area.

Hundreds of people died and thousands were injured.

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