Over a dozen injured in 4.8 magnitude earthquake in western Syria, says state news agency

Over a dozen injured in 4.8 magnitude earthquake in western Syria, says state news agency

Some 17 people were injured in the city of Salamiyah, western Syria on Friday following a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, Syrian state news agency SANA said.

The quake, which was felt by residents in Syria and Lebanon, was at a depth of 10 km (6 miles), the German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the city of Hama in western Syria late on Monday, causing panic and dozens of injuries but no casualties.

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