(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
Istanbul, Dhu-AlQa'dah 16, 1438, Aug 8, 2017, SPA -- A 5.3 magnitude earthquake with shooked southwestern Turkey near the Aegean coastal town of Bodrum today, according to the US Geological Survey.
It was not immediately clear whether anyone was injured.
The quake struck some 15 kilometres (about 9 miles) southeast of Bodrum, the USGS said.
Bodrum is a popular resort for both Turks and foreigners on holidays during the summer months.
The earthquake is the latest to rock the Aegean region this summer.
-- SPA
21:19 LOCAL TIME 18:19 GMT
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