What is the magnitude of the earthquake in Turkey?

A strong earthquake has struck southeastern Turkey near the border with Iran. Early reports have given only estimates of damage and injuries. The earthquake measured 7.2. It struck Van province on Sunday at 10:41 Universal Time. Deputy Prime Minister Besir Atalay says between 25 and 30 buildings and a large living space collapsed in the town of Ercis. Another ten buildings collapsed in the city of Van. Turkey’s state-run Anatolia news agency reported earlier that at least 50 people had been injured. Television news reports showed people removing wreckage in collapsed buildings as they searched for survivors in Van. The mayor of Ercis urgently called for aid.
                                                VOA (standard version) 2011-10-24