Earthquake: Magnitude 7.0 quake shakes up Turkey and Greece

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7.0-magnitude quake in Aegean Sea felt in Turkey & Greece A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Aegean Sea on Friday and was felt in both Turkey and Greece, the US Geological Survey said. Videos on social media showed collapsed buildings in Turkey as a result of the earthquake. Reports said the earthquake was also felt on the Greek island of Crete. | The Voice of Sikkim