Dozens dead from earthquake in Turkey

By Ivan Watson and Yesim Comert, CNN

March 8, 2010 9:48 a.m. EST
http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/03/08/turkey.earthquake/index.html?hpt=T2

Summary:

An earthquake hit Turkey in the morning of Monday, estimated by US geologists as being 5.9, while Turkish scientists estimated to be 6.0. It killed an estimated 60 people in the southeastern part of Turkey. The earthquake hit in the Elazig province. Aftershocks included from little tremors to a 5.5 aftershock. The Turkish prime minister announced that they would send rescuers and help for a day or so.