A magnitude 6.4 struck the Turkey-Syria border region on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. At least three people have died and over 200 were injured, according to Turkish officials. The quake hit near Defne in the district of Samandag but it was felt as far as Jordan, Israel, and Egypt. "We had just arrived in Gaziantep when we felt the … [Read more...]
Dashcam footage captures moment fresh earthquake hits Turkey
A camera mounted in a car in the Hatay region of Turkey captured the moment a new powerful earthquake hit the region, devastated by twin earthquakes two weeks ago. A 6.4-magnitude earthquake and a second measuring 5.8 hit the province, with the larger quake striking at a depth of just 2km (1.2 miles), potentially magnifying its impact at ground level Turkey hit by two more … [Read more...]
Turkey: live TV interview captures moment new earthquake hits
The 6.3-magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey on Monday was caught live on television as a local lawmaker was being interviewed. Lütfi Kaşıkçı, an MHP party lawmaker, was live on Bengü Türk TV when he suddenly started running as the tremor was felt. The camera operator also started running, the shaky footage showed. The mayor of Turkey's Hatay province said there were reports of … [Read more...]