A 6.4-magnitude earthquake and a second measuring 5.8 have hit Turkey’s southern province of Hatay, terrifying those left in a region devastated by twin earthquakes two weeks ago. Turkey’s interior minister, Süleyman Soylu, said that at least three people were killed and 213 wounded by the latest quakes. The latest quakes threaten yet more devastation in a region where many … [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...]
Moment second 7.7 earthquake hits Turkey caught on live tv
Many thousands are feared dead after two "once-in-a-century" earthquakes rocked Turkey and Syria today. A massive 7.8 magnitude shock - one of the biggest for 100 years - was followed hours later by another huge 7.5 magnitude quake, devastating at least 12 cities. Frantic survivors used their bare hands to dig through the rubble of flattened homes and were filmed pulling … [Read more...]
Building collapses in violent 7.8 magnitude earthquake in southern Turkey
AT LEAST 641 people have been killed after a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey. Horror pictures show the devastation as buildings collapsed crushing and trapping people inside at 4am local time. The enormous quake - the biggest to hit the country in 100 years - also caused devastation in neighbouring Syria. Rescuers are now digging through the rubble as the … [Read more...]