Death toll from powerful quake increases to 604

ANKARA (A.A) - November 12, 2011 - Turkey's disaster management authority said on Saturday that the death toll was 604 following a massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit the eastern province of Van on October 23. Turkish Prime Ministry Disaster & Emergency Management Directorate (AFAD) said that as of 8:30 a.m. today, the death toll was 604. AFAD said a separate earthquake on Wednesday in Van killed 32 people.