A magnitude 5.3 earthquake has hit an area near the popular holiday resort of Bodrum in Turkey. This was announced by the US Geological Survey, the Independent reports.
The quake struck 15km (about nine miles) southeast of the Aegean coastal town of Bodrum, at a depth of 10km, the USGS said.
It was not immediately clear whether there were any injuries.
Bodrum is a popular resort among Turks and foreigners on holidays during the summer.