7.8 magnitude quake knocks down buildings in central Turkey

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook southeast Turkey early Monday and was followed by another strong temblor. It was felt in several provinces in the region and knocked down a number of buildings, reports said. The U.S. Geological Survey said quake was centered about 33 kilometers (20 miles) from Gaziantep, a major city and provincial capital. It was about 26 kilometers (16 miles) from the town of Nurdagi. It was centered 18 kilometers (11 miles) deep, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A strong 6.7 temblor rumbled about 10 minutes later.

周一一早，一场 7.8 级的地震震动了土耳其东南部，随后又发生了一次强烈的余震。报道称，该地区的几个省份都有震感，造成了一些建筑物的倒塌。 美国地质调查局说，地震的中心距主要城市和省会加济安泰普约 33 公里（20 英里）。它距离努尔达吉镇约 26 公里（16 英里）。据美国地质调查局称，震源深度在 18 公里（11 英里）深处。大约 10 分钟后，又开始了一场 6.7 级的强烈余震。

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magnitude n. 数量级，巨大

temblor n. 地震

rumble v. 发出隆隆声