Istanbul, Turkey—(ENEWSPF)—October 23, 2011. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Turkey at 1:41 p.m. local time. The quake took place about 12 miles from Van.
The USGS reported a depth of 4.5 miles, or 7.2 kilometers; the center in Turkey said the quake was about 3 miles, or 5 kilometers, deep.
The quake was followed by at least seven aftershocks. The extent of casualties is not known.
The Turkish Red…
