Earthquake in Turkey

2023 - 2 - 6

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Dozens dead as 7.8-magnitude earthquake hits southern Turkey (CNN)

At least 59 people were killed in two countries after one of the strongest earthquakes to hit Turkey in more than 100 years sent tremors across the region, ...

The ramifications of this are broad and will impact this region for weeks, and months.” All our relevant units are on alert under the coordination of AFAD,” Erdogan wrote on Twitter. Search and rescue teams have been dispatched to the south of the country, Turkey’s interior minister, Suleyman Soylu, said. About 11 minutes after the main quake hit, the strongest aftershock of 6.7 magnitude hit about 32 kilometers (20 miles) northwest of the main quake’s epicenter. Let’s not keep the phones busy,” he said. Many of his neighbors had left their homes following the quake, he said. Karl Lang, an assistant professor at Georgia Tech University’s School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, told CNN the area hit by the quake Monday is prone to seismic activity. Earthquakes of this magnitude are rare, with fewer than five occurring each year on average, anywhere in the world. Nurdagi is located along the Turkey-Syria border, and the quake was felt in several countries across the region, including Syria and Lebanon. Monday’s quake is believed to be the strongest to hit Turkey since 1939, when an earthquake of the same magnitude killed 30,000 people, according to the USGS. The quake struck before daybreak on Monday, when residents were likely asleep and unprepared for the impact. Video from Turkey shared on social media showed dozens of collapsed buildings, while frightened residents huddled on the darkened streets amid the chaos.

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Magnitude 7.8 quake kills over 600 people in Turkey and Syria (Axios)

The big picture: Officials warned the death toll would likely rise, with many reported trapped after the magnitude 7.8 quake struck at 4:17 local time (01:17 ...

- Blinked confirmed that the "initial assistance response" from the U.S. assistance, and that American-supported humanitarian partners were doing the same in Syria. - Muheeb Qaddour, a doctor in Atmeh, told AP that officials had initially confirmed 11 deaths in the opposition-held Syrian town, but many were trapped beneath the rubble. - U.S. [For Syrians, quake is "another devastating blow" after nearly 12 years of war](https://www.axios.com/2023/02/06/syria-earthquake-12-years-war) [tweeted](https://twitter.com/RTErdogan/status/1622423458821951492) that the effects were "felt in many parts of our country" and search and rescue teams had been immediately dispatched to areas affected by the earthquake. [reports](https://www.axios.com/2023/02/06/syria-earthquake-12-years-war). [statement](https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/02/06/statement-by-president-joe-biden-on-the-earthquakes-impacting-turkiye-and-syria/)Monday that senior American officials had reached out to their Turkish counterparts coordinate U.S. [700 people had died](https://twitter.com/SyriaCivilDef/status/1622676827905921042)in opposition-held areas and more than 2,000 others were injured — bringing the country's death toll from the quake to more than 1,400 people. [USGS](https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000jlm1/executive?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=usgs_quakes)). [earthquake](https://www.axios.com/2020/01/26/turkey-earth-quake-rescue-efforts-photos) flattened buildings as people slept in parts of Turkey and [Syria](https://www.axios.com/2022/11/17/jordan-worlds-largest-syrian-refugee-camp) on Monday, killing over 4,300 people and wounding thousands of others. [state media](https://www.sana.sy/?p=1832075)said at least 711 people were killed and over 1,431 others injured in government-held areas.

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Powerful Earthquake in Turkey and Syria Leaves Several Hundred ... (TIME)

ANKARA, Turkey — A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday, toppling hundreds of buildings and killing at ...

Many residents of Beirut left their homes and took to the streets or drove in their cars away from buildings, terrorized by memories of the 2020 port explosion that wrecked a large swath of the city. The territory depends on a flow of aid from nearby Turkey for everything from food to medical supplies. The quake jolted residents in Lebanon from beds, shaking buildings for about 40 seconds. Survivors were strapped to stretchers and carefully handed down to a street where they were put in an ambulance. The quake heavily damaged Gaziantep’s most famed landmark, its historic castle perched atop a hill in the center of the city. In Diyarbakir, hundreds of rescue workers and civilians formed lines across a mountain of wreckage, passing down broken concrete pieces, household belongings and other debris as they searched for trapped survivors while excavators dug through the rubble below. A hospital collapsed in the Mediterranean coastal city of Iskanderoun, but casualties were not immediately known, he said. Mosques around the region were being opened up as a shelter for people unable to return to damaged homes amid temperatures that hovered around freezing. Hundreds of families remained trapped in rubble, the opposition emergency organization, called the White Helmets, said in a statement. The swath of Syria affected by the quake is divided between government-held territory and the country’s last opposition-held enclave, which is surrounded by Russian-backed government forces. Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management agency said at least 284 people were killed in seven Turkish provinces. Many of them live in buildings that are already wrecked from past bombardment.

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Israel to dispatch emergency aid, teams to earthquake-stricken Turkey (The Times of Israel)

Netanyahu says teams to provide aid 'at request of Turkey'; Herzog: Israel 'stands ready to assist'; Foreign Ministry meets on situation; Gallant speaks to ...

Experts have long warned that Israel is overdue for a major earthquake that could cause significant damage to the country. Sign in to stop seeing this](//crm.timesofisrael.com/sign-in) If so, please join The Times of Israel Community. Geological experts have recently warned that some one million homes in Israel are at risk of collapse in case of an earthquake. “The State of Israel always stands ready to assist in every way possible,” Herzog added. “Our hearts are with the casualties, and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured. At least 500 were killed and hundreds injured, and the toll was expected to rise. Relations between the two countries have since improved, and Monday’s earthquake appears much more severe. There has been no official mention of Israeli aid for Syria, and the Foreign Ministry refused to respond on whether assistance to Damascus was being discussed. If neither of these are options, they should shelter in the corner of a room. Authorities said that in case of an earthquake, anyone who might be in danger should head for an open space. He spoke several hours later with his Turkish counterpart, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, and discussed the dispatch of Israeli assistance.

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Major earthquake hits Turkey, Syria; hundreds dead, many trapped (Reuters)

More than 1400 people were killed and thousands injured on Monday when a huge earthquake struck central Turkey and northwest Syria, pulversing apartment ...

Syrian state television showed footage of rescue teams searching for survivors in heavy rain and sleet. It reported a series of earthquakes, one of 6.7 magnitude. Live footage from Turkish state broadcaster TRT showed a building collapse in the southern province of Adana after the second quake. In the Syrian rebel-held northwest, rescuers said 221 people had died. "We stand ready to provide any and all needed assistance," he said. Footage circulated on Twitter showed two neighbouring buildings collapsing one after the other in Syria's Aleppo, filling the street with billowing dust. "We woke up to a big noise and severe shaking. Geological Survey said quake struck at a depth of 17.9 km. It was followed in the early afternoon by another large quake, magnitude 7.7. Occasionally they raised their hands and called for quiet, listening for sounds of life. It was also felt in Cyprus and Lebanon. There were nine of us at home.

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Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes in Turkey (Bloomberg)

A powerful earthquake struck southern Turkey before dawn on Monday, killing at least 50 people and trapping hundreds of others in collapsed apartment ...

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Huge quake toppled buildings in Turkey and Syria as people slept (BBC News)

A powerful earthquake has struck in south-eastern Turkey, near the Syrian border, killing more than 500 people as they slept and trapping many others.

You can also get in touch in the following ways: France, Germany, Israel, and the US have also pledged to help. We need the international community to do something, to help us, to support us. The UK has said it will send 76 specialists, equipment and rescue dogs. The country's worst earthquake disaster was in 1939 when 33,000 people died in Turkey's eastern Erzincan province. Thousands of buildings across both the countries have collapsed, and several videos show the moment they fell, as onlookers ran for cover. Please include your name, age and location with any submission. Survivors said it took two minutes for the shaking to stop. There have been dozens of fatalities reported in rebel-held areas. If you are reading this page and can't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the "We're still feeling regular after-shocks... The second quake - triggered by the first - had a magnitude of 7.5, and its epicentre was in the Elbistan district of Kahramanmaras province.

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At least 300 dead after huge earthquake hits Turkey, Syria in early ... (bne IntelliNews)

At least 500 people in Turkey and Syria were thought dead and thousands more injured after a huge 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern ...

The worst quake in Turkey on record struck Izmit in 1999, taking more than 17,000 lives. Turkey gets "squeezed" as the plates shift. At around 0700 GMT the tsunami alert was lifted. It was the only thing that crossed my mind." People are all outside, all in fear." He described calling out to relatives in other rooms."

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Powerful earthquake kills hundreds in Turkey and Syria (Financial Times)

Ankara calls for international assistance after biggest quake in more than 80 years causes huge destruction.

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Turkey and Syria: deadly earthquake kills almost 100 people with ... (The Guardian)

Scores confirmed dead after 7.8 magnitude tremor hit early on Monday, causing widespread destruction and trapping people under rubble.

Our teams are on the highest levels of alert to respond and rescue those trapped,” A magnitude-6.8 quake hit Elazığ in January 2020, killing more than 40 people. “We hope to get through this together as soon as possible and with the least damage, and we continue our work,” he tweeted. Now we’re all dressed and standing at the door.” “There may be 200 people under the rubble.” That quake killed more than 17,000 people, including about 1,000 in Istanbul. A second tremor was felt at 04:26am local time (0126GMT), with the epicentre in the town of Nurdağı, some 80km (50 miles) south-west. Residents in the town of Pazarcık said they feared for those trapped under fallen buildings. People are all outside, all in fear.” There are buildings that are cracking. There are destroyed buildings around me, there are houses on fire. Thank God, our friends are safe, but we heard there are people who can’t get out of their homes and there are people we can’t reach,” he said.

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Two massive earthquakes rock Turkey and Syria as death toll ... (CNBC)

A second earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, after the death toll from a first quake rose near 1300.

The EU Council in May 2022 [reported 371 deaths and 1,089 injured](https://www.sana.sy/?p=1832075) in the Aleppo, Hama, Latakia and Tartous regions, as a result of the first earthquake. The humanitarian White Helmets rescue service, which operates in Turkey and the opposition-controlled parts of Syria, had earlier estimated Syrian life losses near 221, with 419 injured. "Italy and Hungary have offered their rescue teams to Türkiye as well. AFAD said the second quake took place at 1:32 p.m. - AFAD said the second quake took place at 1:32 p.m.

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Christian Atsu 'is stuck under rubble' after Turkey earthquake (Daily Mail)

As reported by multiple outlets in Turkey, a search and rescue operation is underway for Ghanaian international Atsu, who joined Turkish Super Lig club ...

A number of her friends were believed to still be trapped under rubble, with fears that more footballers could also be affected by the disaster. [Chelsea](/sport/teampages/chelsea.html) and Newcastle winger Christian Atsu is reportedly stuck trapped under rubble of a destroyed building following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey. Happy to be on the scoresheet.' Atsu was in action on Sunday for Hatayspor, scoring a goal in the seventh minute of stoppage time in a 1-0 victory over Kasimpasa. The 31-year-old joined Chelsea in 2013 but never played a competitive minute for the club as he was sent out on loan for a number of seasons including to Everton and Newcastle. Former Chelsea and Newcastle star Christian Atsu 'is stuck trapped under rubble of a destroyed building' in the 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey

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Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: INTERSOS first response (Intersos)

A catastrophic earthquake hit Southern-East Turkey and Northern Syria. INTERSOS has already deployed its emergency medical teams in northern Syria.

One medical unit has been already deployed in Ein Elkorum, Northwestern Hama, and one [Mobile Medical team](https://www.intersos.org/en/syria-how-we-help-vulnerable-people-who-cannot-access-basic-services/) in Hamadaniyeh, near Khan Cheikhoun, in the Governorate of Idlib. The magnitude was estimated as 7,8 and the earthquake was felt in several Middle Eastern countries including Iraq and Lebanon. INTERSOS has already deployed its emergency medical teams in northern Syria

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Ghanaian Player, Atsu, Trapped In Rubble After Earthquake In Turkey (Leadership Newspaper)

Black Stars of Ghana winger, Christian Atsu, is amongst those trapped under rubble in Turkey after a huge earthquake on Monday.

A massive aftershock with a magnitude of 7.5 hit Turkey’s south hours after the original quake. Several members of Atsu’s new team had to be rescued after the earthquake and he is now reported to be amongst those still missing as a search and rescue operation gets underway. A search and rescue operation is underway after Atsu, a former Chelsea and Newcastle United player, who now features for Hataysport in Turkey, was caught up in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake.

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Everything We Know About the Deadly Earthquakes in Turkey and ... (TIME)

When a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria early Monday morning local time, its tremor could be felt as far afield as ...

The Union of Medical Care and Relief Organisations, which provides healthcare in opposition-held parts of northwestern Syria, is also soliciting [urgent international aid](https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/catastrophic-earthquake-could-lead-humanitarian-disaster-syria-and-turkey). [immediate cash assistance](https://twitter.com/ifrc/status/1622531086822653953)” from its Disaster Response Emergency Fund to help relief efforts. Geological Survey](https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000jllz/executive). local time and was six miles deep, according to [USGS](https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000jlqa/executive). We are determined to do all that we can to help those affected by these earthquakes in the days, weeks, and months ahead.” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, “Our initial assistance response to Türkiye is already underway, and U.S.-supported humanitarian organizations in Syria are responding to the earthquakes’ effects across the country. In each of these three pillars of safe construction, it is known that there are serious problems both legally and in practice.” [7.8 magnitude](https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000jllz/executive) earthquake struck southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria early Monday morning local time, its tremor could be felt as far afield as Lebanon, Cyprus, Greece, Israel, and the Palestinian territories. The plan involved designating hundreds of urban spaces as evacuation points in case of emergency. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. The former has been the site of several disastrous earthquakes, according to While the full scale of the infrastructure damage is yet to be fully known, AFAD official Orhan Tatar said late Monday that more than 5,500 buildings collapsed.

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A Turkish castle that withstood centuries of invasions is damaged in ... (NPR)

Gaziantep Castle in southeastern Turkey dates back to the Hittite Empire and in modern times has been a museum and tourist attraction. Parts of the building ...

"The iron railings around the court were scattered on the surrounding sidewalks," it added. [also reported](https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/gaziantep-castle-collapses-after-magnitude-77-quake-hit-turkiye/news) that the dome and eastern wall of the nearby Şirvani Mosque — which dates back to the 17th century and is next to the castle — partially collapsed too. "The retaining wall next to the castle also collapsed. Earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria: Buildings collapsed for hundreds of miles "Some of the bastions in the east, south and south-east parts of the historical Gaziantep Castle in the central Şahinbey district were destroyed by the earthquake; the debris was scattered on the road," the outlet said, in reports cited by Gaziantep Castle — located in the heart of the city closest to the quake's epicenter —

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Ex-Chelsea player Atsu trapped under rubble after earthquake in ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

Former Chelsea winger Christian Atsu is reportedly 'trapped under rubble' as earthquake hits Turkey and Syria. Atsu now plays with Turkish club side.

The first was a 7.8 magnitude and the second a 7.5 magnitude earthquake which struck in the early hours of Monday morning. The sad incident is said to have left well over 1000 people dead in both Turkey and Syria and the death toll is predicted to rise to 10,000 after two earthquakes hit both countries. Ex-Chelsea player Atsu trapped under rubble after earthquake in Turkey

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Ghanaian striker Christian Atsu reportedly trapped in rubble after ... (USA TODAY)

The soccer world is awaiting word on an update regarding Christian Atsu as he is reportedly trapped following an earthquake in Turkey.

"Many WNBA players that have been competing abroad in Turkey are currently elsewhere and safe, with the league on a two-week break," Ehrlich reported. Winsidr reporter Myles Ehrlich [reported that many WNBA players are currently safe](https://twitter.com/MylesEhrlich/status/1622598096768180226). At least 1,280 injuries have also been reported in Syria. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at least 8,500 have been injured in the country. The U.S. He scored nine goals for his national team and was named to the 2014 FIFA World Cup squad. The 31-year-old striker previously played for Chelsea and Newcastle. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake struck at 4:17 a.m. The 31-year-old striker is believed to be trapped alongside Hatayspor scouting director Taner Savut. He also starred for Chelsea and Newcastle United during his career. [ reported that rescue efforts](https://news.yahoo.com/footballer-christian-atsu-trapped-under-124001196.html) are ongoing for Atsu and Savut. According to reports, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake erupted near southeast Turkey and northern Syria and generated several aftershocks.

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