Powerful 7.8 quake knocks down buildings in Turkey, Syria

Powerful 7.8 quake knocks down buildings in Turkey, Syria

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The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered about 33 kilometers from Gaziantep, a major city and provincial capital. It was centered 18 kilometers deep, and a strong 6.7 aftershock rumbled about 10 minutes later.

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