2022 Düzce Earthquake

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On 23 November 2022, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck near Düzce, Turkey, at a depth of 10.6 km (6.6 mi). It damaged thousands of buildings and indirectly killed two people.

Shaking was felt as far as Istanbul, Ankara, Bolu, Eskişehir, Kütahya, Bursa, Kocaeli and Edirne.

Thousands of buildings suffered damage during the quake. Damage mainly consisted of collapsed walls and items being knocked off shelves. The Düzce Courthouse was also damaged in the form of falling concrete rooftiles.


 
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