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Istanbul: Powerful earthquake tremors were felt 23 km east of Nurdagi, Turkey. The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.8 on the reactor scale. This earthquake also caused huge devastation in Syria. The US Geological Survey said at least 110 people were killed in Turkey and 42 in neighboring Syria.
“516 injuries and 111 deaths recorded in the provinces of Aleppo, Latakia, Hama and Tartus,” the ministry said in a statement. Earlier, a local hospital told AFP at least eight were killed in the northern areas controlled by pro-Turkish factions — bringing the country’s total to at least 119 dead.
A Massive 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake has struck Central Turkey within the last hour, Severe Damage and multiple Casualties are being reported across the Region. pic.twitter.com/qILgKNAHMK
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) February 6, 2023
The earthquake occurred at 04:17 am local time (0117 GMT) at a depth of approximately 17.9 kilometers (11 mi). Giving information about this, the US Geological Service said that on Monday, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake occurred near Gaziantep in southern Turkey. Its center has been Nurda, 26 km east of Turkey. This area is near Gaziantep. The population of this area is about 20 lakhs, of which 5 lakhs are Syrian refugees. It is feared that the earthquake may cause loss of life and property on a large scale.
Massive #earthquake registered M7.8 hit the middle of Turkey. pic.twitter.com/mdxt53QlQ0
— Asaad Sam Hanna (@AsaadHannaa) February 6, 2023
The opposition Syrian Civil Defense in northwest Syria described the situation in the rebel-held area as “catastrophic”, saying many people were buried under the rubble of collapsing buildings, according to the agency. The ‘Syrian Civil Defense’ has asked people to stay in the open space outside the buildings. The earthquake occurred at a time when West Asia is in the grip of snow storm which is expected to continue till Thursday.
Horrific news of tonight’s earthquake in #Turkey & northern #Syria — the damage looks extensive.
The epicenter region is home to millions of refugees and IDPs, many of whom live in tents & makeshift structures. This is the absolute nightmare scenario for them. And it’s winter. pic.twitter.com/oACzWYtWb2
— Charles Lister (@Charles_Lister) February 6, 2023
It is being said that 23 people have died in Malatya province of Turkey. At the same time, 17 people have died in Sanliurfa, 6 in Diyarbakir and 5 in Osmaniye. Here, there is news of the death of 42 people in Syria. Apart from this, it is being said that tremors have also been felt in Syria and Yemen. Many buildings have also collapsed in Syria.
