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Van : Turkey | Nov 16, 2011 at 1:22 AM PST
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Minutes after the powerful 7.2 magnitude quake rattles eastern Turkey near Van

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred Wednesday in the Turkish city of Van.

No reports of damage and injuries were found. In Van province on October 23 earthquake magnitude of 7.2. His victims were more than 600 people. Earthquake in the area of Wang, last week claimed the lives of some 40 people.

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More than 2,200 buildings were damaged in the quake in Van province
More than 2,200 buildings were damaged in the quake in Van province
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