A shallow magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Turkey-Syria border region after it was devastated earlier this month by temblors that killed tens of thousands of people. Monday’s aftershock in Turkey’s Hatay province was at a depth of 2km (1.2 miles), the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. The quake hit the town of Defne at 8:04pm (17:04 GMT) and was strongly … [Read more...]
New earthquake hits Turkey and Syria killing at least three
A new magnitude 6.4 earthquake has struck southern Turkey, killing three people and wounding more than 200. The quake and a magnitude 5.8 aftershock were centred in Turkey’s Hatay province and shallow in nature — only 2km (1.2 miles) deep — meaning they pose a serious danger to those in that zone. Al Jazeera's Sami Zeidan reports from Adana in southern Turkey. Subscribe … [Read more...]
People duck for cover at Hatay airport as another earthquake hits Turkey
A powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake has hit Turkey’s southern province of Hatay, terrifying those left in a region devastated by powerful twin earthquakes two weeks earlier. People scrambled for cover at Hatay's airport after the substantial shake. The quake, less powerful than the initial 7.8- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that tore through southern Turkey and … [Read more...]
REPLAY: FRANCE 24’s Special Edition on the deadly earthquake in Turkey, Syria • FRANCE 24 English
Over 5 thousand people confirmed dead after Monday's earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The death toll expected to mount exponentially as winter temperatures hamper the search. The International community dispatches help to Turkey and Syria. Turkish authorities declare a 3-month state of emergency with 6 thousand buildings in 10 cities destroyed. Watch FRANCE 24's Special … [Read more...]
Powerful 7.8 earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria, scores dead • FRANCE 24 English
A major earthquake of magnitude 7.9 struck central Turkey and northwest Syria on Monday, killing hundreds of people as buildings collapsed across the snowy region, triggering a search for survivors trapped in rubble. #earthquake #turkey #syria #earthquake #Turkey #Syria 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: … [Read more...]
Hundreds dead as powerful earthquake shakes Turkey, Syria
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has knocked down multiple buildings in southeast Turkey and northern Syria. At least 76 deaths were reported in Turkey, while at least 200 people died in Syria. The US Geological Survey said the earthquake was centred about 33km (20 miles) from Gaziantep, a major city and provincial capital. It was about 18km (11 miles) deep, and a strong 6.7 … [Read more...]
More than 200 killed as powerful earthquake hits central Turkey
A 7.8 magnitude quake hit central Turkey early Monday morning. At least 200 people have been killed in Turkey and nearby Syria, but that number is expected to climb. Subscribe to FOX 11 Los Angeles: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfF8wFnipMeDpJf8OmMxDg?sub_confirmation=1 Watch FOX 11 Los Angeles Live: https://www.foxla.com/live FOX 11 delivers breaking news, live events, … [Read more...]
Turkey earthquake of magnitude 7.9 shakes central region, Syria
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