ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — An official says at least 11 people have died in a strong earthquake in eastern Turkey.

Gov. Muammer Erol says the victims are from the small village of Okcular in Elazig province.

CNN-Turk television says at least six people are trapped under rubble waiting to be rescued.

The Istanbul-based Kandilli Observatory says the quake, with a preliminary magnitude 6, occurred at 4:32 a.m. (0232 GMT) Monday. It was followed by several aftershocks.

Earthquakes are frequent in Turkey, much of which lies atop the North Anatolian fault.mn