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5.5 magnitude earthquake hits southwestern Turkey

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey's southwest coast in the early hours.

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the earthquake struck Datça town of Muğla province at 7:31 a.m. local time.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 14.85 kilometers below the surface, it said.

Turkish Deputy Interior Minister Ismail Çataklı said on Twitter that so far there are no reports of damage or casualties.