Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Western Turkey
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WATCH the horrifying moment a 6.1 magnitude earthquake sends residents running into the streets as buildings crumble around them. The powerful quake struck at 10:48 p.m. local time (19:48 GMT),
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