5.1-Magnitude Quake Strikes Northern Gabala District, Azerbaijan

ISTANBUL, June 12 (Bernama-Anadulu) -- Azerbaijan said Friday that a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the country's northern Gabala district, Anadolu Ajansi reported.

The Azerbaijani Ministry of Emergency Situations said in a statement that the quake occurred at 3.13 pm local time (1113 GMT) at a depth of 42 kilometres (26 miles).

The ministry said the earthquake was recorded 11 kilometres (6.8 miles) southwest of the Gabala seismic station and that tremors were felt at the epicentre and in nearby settlements at an intensity of between 3 and 5.

“The Ministry of Emergency Situations has not yet received any information about any damage or injuries as a result of the earthquake,” it added.

-- BERNAMA-ANADOLU