5th earthquake of 5.4 magnitude hits Turkey

February 07, 2023 13:52

The epicentre and the quake-affected areas in Turkey and Syria. Pic: USGS

Earthquake update: According to USGS, a fifth earthquake of magnitude 5.4 has jolted eastern Turkey as the country grapples with widespread devastation and deaths amid a death toll reaching 5,000.

At least 100 aftershocks measuring 4.0 or greater have occurred since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey on Monday morning local time.

As the time from the original earthquake extends, the frequency and magnitude of the aftershocks tend to decrease. However, 5.0 to 6.0-plus aftershocks are still likely to occur and bring a risk of additional damage to structures that are compromised from the original earthquake. This brings a continued threat to rescue teams and survivors, reported CNN.

The aftershocks stretch for more than 300 kilometres along the fault zone that ruptured in southern Turkey, oriented from southwest to northeast and stretching from the border with Syria up through the province of Malatya.

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