Turkey reports magnitude 5 earthquake in southeastern city of Siirt

A magnitude 5 earthquake has hit Turkey’s southeastern city of Siirt, according to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority.

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, or AFAD, announced Thursday there were no direct reports of fatalities or damage from the quake that hit at a depth of 20 kilometres (12 miles) at 8:45 a.m. (5:45 a.m. GMT).

A magnitude 5 earthquake is are a mid-ranking earthquake that can generate considerable damage, according to The Associated Press.