Magnitude 4.8 earthquake jolts western Turkey

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Turkey's western province of Manisa on Tuesday, according to Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD).

There was no immediate report of damage or casualties in the quake, which the AFAD said struck at a depth of about seven kilometers (4.3 miles).

The tremor occurred at 2.26 p.m. local time and was centered off Kırkağaç district.

A 5.4-magnitude quake had jolted western province of Manisa last Wednesday, while the capital Ankara was rattled by a 4.5-magnitude quake Thursday.

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook the eastern Elazig province late on Friday, killing 41 people, according to AFAD. Tremors were also felt in neighboring countries including Syria and Georgia.