Recent data: More than 200 dead of earthquake hit Turkey

Periskopi

6 February 2023, 08:15(3 years ago)

Over 200 people have lost their lives in the wake of a powerful earthquake that has hit Turkey, writes the Trtworld, broadcast Periscopi. The 7.8-strong quake rocked southeastern Turkey in the early hours of Monday. Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck at hour [...]

Over 200 people have lost their lives in the wake of a powerful earthquake that has hit Turkey, writes trtworldPeriscope broadcast.

The 7.8-strong quake rocked southeastern Turkey in the early hours of Monday.

Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck at 4:17 a.m. (0117 GMT) and was centred in the province's Pazarcik district of Kahramanmaras on Monday.

At least 284 people have died in Turkey, and 440 others have been injured, according to Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktai.

At least 237 deaths were also reported in Syria, according to state media citing the health ministry. More than 500 people were also reportedly injured.