Turkey asks for international aid after quake

February 06, 2023 09:15

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Two large buildings have collapsed in Adana, Turkey. Turkey requests international assistance following massive earthquake. A 7.8 magnitude quake has knocked down multiple buildings in southeast Turkey and Syria and many casualties are feared. At least five deaths were reported initially in Turkey.

The US Geological Survey said quake was centred about 33 kilometres from Gaziantep, a major city and provincial capital. It was about 26 kilometres from the town of Nurdagi. It was centred 18 kilometres deep, according to the US Geological Survey.

A strong 6.7 temblor rumbled about 10 minutes later. Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management agency, AFAD, said the quake measured 7.4 and was centred in the town of Pazarcik, in Kahramanmaras province. Several buildings tumbled down in the neighbouring provinces of Malatya, Diyarbakir and Malatya, HaberTurk television reported.

Turkey sits on top of major fault lines and is frequently shaken by earthquakes.

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