MOSCOW, February 6 in Turkey and Syria, were felt even in Greenland, according to Agence France-Presse, citing the Danish Geological Institute.
An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 occurred at 04:17 in the province of Kahramanmaras in southern Turkey, after which more than 30 aftershocks were recorded. According to the latest data, 912 people were killed, 5385 were injured. Damage was also reported in several regions of Syria, where more than 300 people died, tremors were also felt in the Lebanese capital Beirut. According to the latest data from the Syrian Ministry of Health, the number of victims of the earthquake in the republic has increased to 326, 1042 people were injured.
«Significant earthquakes in Turkey were clearly recorded on the seismographs of Denmark and Greenland,» seismologist Tina Larsen told the agency.
The authorities of many countries have already expressed support for the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria and declared their readiness to send rescuers there. >
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An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 occurred on Monday night in the Turkish province of Kahramanmarash.
The epicenter of the tremors was located 27 kilometers from Gaziantep, whose population exceeds one million people.
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The epicenter of the earthquake was 27 kilometers from Gaziantep, which has a population of over a million people.
Three dozen aftershocks followed, the most powerful being 6.6 magnitude.
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Then followed by three dozen aftershocks, the most powerful of magnitude 6.6.
In Syria, the historical center of Aleppo was badly damaged. Tremors were also felt in Beirut and Iraq.
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The historical center in Syria was badly damaged Aleppo. Tremors were also felt in Beirut and Iraq.
"The walls in our apartment cracked, we are now thinking of looking for a new home. There is severe destruction in Latakia,” said a resident of Syria."The walls in our apartment cracked, we are now thinking of looking for a new home. There is severe destruction in Latakia,” a Syrian resident said.
Thousands of buildings were destroyed in different cities. The photo shows a family near their home after the earthquake in Turkey.
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In different cities thousands of buildings destroyed. The photo shows a family near their home after the earthquake in Turkey.
More than 1200 people became victims of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
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Earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria became more than 1200 people.
It is still impossible to predict the number of deaths, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan admitted.
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Predicting the death toll is still impossible, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan acknowledged.
Erdogan called this earthquake the biggest natural disaster for Turkey since 1939.
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Erdogan named this earthquake is the largest natural disaster for Turkey since 1939.
The Syrian Ministry of Defense mobilizes all its units and formations to help the victims and eliminate the consequences of the emergency.
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The Syrian Ministry of Defense is mobilizing all its units and formations to help the victims and eliminate the consequences of the emergency.
Many countries expressed their condolences to Syria and Turkey and offered assistance.
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Many countries expressed condolences to Syria and Turkey and offered assistance.
Ministry of Emergency Situations Russia announced its readiness to send two planes with rescuers to Turkey.
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The Russian Emergencies Ministry announced its readiness to send two aircraft with rescuers to Turkey.
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An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 occurred on Monday night in the Turkish province of Kahramanmarash.
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Epicenter of tremors was located 27 kilometers from Gaziantep, whose population exceeds a million people.
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Three dozen aftershocks followed, the most powerful one with a magnitude of 6.6.
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In Syria, the historical center of Aleppo was badly damaged. Tremors were also felt in Beirut and Iraq.
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"The walls in our apartment cracked, we are now thinking of looking for a new home. There is severe destruction in Latakia,” a Syrian resident said.
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Thousands of buildings were destroyed in different cities. The photo shows a family near their home after the earthquake in Turkey.
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More than 1,200 people became victims of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
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Forecast The death toll is still impossible, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan acknowledged.
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Erdogan called this earthquake the biggest natural disaster for Turkey since 1939.
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The Syrian Ministry of Defense is mobilizing all its units and formations to help the victims and eliminate the consequences of the emergency.
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Many countries expressed their condolences to Syria and Turkey and offered assistance.
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The Russian Emergencies Ministry announced its readiness to send two planes with rescuers to Turkey.