The earthquake was felt in many parts of the country. It originated in central Turkey and measured 7.7 on the Richter scale. No injuries in Israel, but at least 15 were killed in Turkey • Full Story, Video
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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake which originated in Turkey was also felt in many areas of Israel overnight Sunday.
The earthquake was felt in Israel with an estimated magnitude of 4.7.
Residents of the Holyland neighborhood in Jerusalem told Israel National News that they felt the earthquake for one minute. Residents of the city of Lod and in other areas in central Israel also said they felt the tremor.
A resident of Ra’anana told Israel National News that the earthquake was felt on the 11th floor of a 14-floor building for approximately four minutes.
No injuries or damages were reported in Israel. In Turkey, at least 15 people were killed in the earthquake and dozens of buildings collapsed.
Security forces are searching for people who may have been trapped under the rubble of buildings that collapsed.
At the end of January, a strong earthquake occurred between Turkey and Crete and was also felt in Gush Dan and Haifa, among other areas.
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