Turkey earthquake

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.

DIYARBAKIR: A major earthquake of magnitude 7.9 struck central Turkey and northwest Syria on Monday, killing about 200 people as buildings collapsed across ...

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DIYARBAKIR/ANKARA, Turkey (Reuters) - A major earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck central Turkey and northwest Syria on Monday, killing more than 500 people ...

"The earthquake struck in a region that we feared. In the border town of Azaz - an area held by opposition forces - a rescue worker carried a toddler from a damaged building. It reported a series of earthquakes, one of 6.7 magnitude. He was the fifth to be pulled from the rubble, it said. Then the (rescue) teams came." "Tens of buildings have collapsed in the city of Salqin," a member of the White Helmets rescue organisation said in a video clip on Twitter, referring to another town about 5 km (3 miles) from the Turkish border. The U.S. We pulled out the injured with friends, but the screaming didn't stop. "I rushed outside. There were nine of us at home. "There was a huge noise and the building next to ours collapsed when the earthquake happened," said a 30-year-old in Diyarbakir. The quake, which hit in the early darkness of a winter morning, was also felt in Cyprus and Lebanon.

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.

Powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Turkey's border with Syria early Monday, killing more than 600 people.

At least 147 people were killed in rebel-held areas, according to the White Helmets. Turkey’s disaster and emergency management agency said at least 284 people were killed in seven Turkish provinces. The agency said 440 people were injured.

It was 04:17 local time when Erdem, asleep at his home in Gaziantep, southern Turkey, was shaken from his sleep by one of Turkey's biggest-ever earthquakes.

"My sister and her three children are there," he told AFP. "I have never felt anything like it in the 40 years I've lived," he said. "I started pulling rocks away with my hands. "There was screaming everywhere," one 30-year-old man told Reuters. People went to their cars to escape the damaged buildings. We pulled out the injured with friends, but the screaming didn't stop.

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

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Early on Monday an earthquake struck Turkey and Syria with devastating force knocking down buildings and destroying famous landmarks.

'Tragic loss of life in the Türkiye and Syria earthquake. Early this morning an earthquake of magnitude around 7.5 has shaken Turkey and Syria. The currency has weakened nearly 1% since the start of the year. We'll bring you live all the latest news as it breaks. Europe’s support is already on the way and we stand ready to continue helping in any way we can.' Russia’s defence ministry to say that its military facilities had not been damaged by the earthquake. We mourn with the families of the victims. 26 when it sank to 18.844 to the dollar. Together with our partners, we stand ready to provide assistance.' The lira had clawed back losses to trade flat as the sun broke through. Chaudhary Parvez is reporting that the death toll from the earthquake now sits at over 1,000. jobs report, suggesting the Federal Reserve could stay hawkish for longer.

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

KUALA LUMPUR: Kedah Darul Aman FC chief executive officer Khamal Idris Ali confirmed that they have safely arrived in Turkey for their pre-season tour.

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.

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.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia-operated Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is playing a key role in the rescue efforts after a devastating ...

It was a big earthquake - registered as 7.8, classified as "major" on the official magnitude scale. It broke along about 100km (62 miles) of fault line, causing ...

This has replaced the better known Richter scale, now considered outdated and less accurate. A tremor of 2.5 or less usually cannot be felt, but can be detected by instruments. These plates often try to move but are prevented by the friction of rubbing up against an adjoining one. The Turkish earthquake at 7.8 is classified as major and usually causes serious damage, as it has in this instance. It broke along about 100km (62 miles) of fault line, causing serious damage to buildings near the fault. The next 24 hours are crucial to find survivors.

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 —

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.

The United Nations Satellite Centre has activated its emergency mapping service following a devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria.

Follow us [@Spacedotcom](https://twitter.com/spacedotcom) (opens in new tab), or on [earthquake](https://www.space.com/earthquakes-facts-science) caused widespread destruction throughout Turkey and northwest Syria, claiming the lives of more than 2,000 people and injuring thousands more, [Reuters reports](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/major-earthquake-strikes-turkey-syria-about-200-dead-many-trapped-2023-02-06/) (opens in new tab). member states, but by 2003 the center had expanded into offering rapid mapping services for humanitarian efforts such as what is currently unfolding in Turkey. 6) that it has activated its emergency mapping service, which "provides [satellite](https://www.space.com/24839-satellites.html) image analysis during humanitarian emergencies related to disasters, complex emergencies and conflict situations." Its initial focus was to provide the United Nations with satellite analysis and training for U.N. The map provides an overview of structures that were damaged or potentially damaged by the earthquake, which can then be used by humanitarian relief and disaster response groups in order to best respond to the still-unfolding crisis.

More than four million Syrians who rely on humanitarian aid live in the region affected by the earthquakes in Turkey, according to the U.N..

You can help by donating at the following [link](https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/turkey-syria-earthquake-onetime?source=ADU2011U0W27). [asking](https://www.kizilay.org.tr/Haber/KurumsalHaberDetay/7193) people to donate blood as they continue to ship blood from their existing supplies throughout the day. The International Rescue Committee (IRC), an organization that responds to the most serious humanitarian crises, works in more than 40 countries. The IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation has been serving communities impacted by catastrophe and war since its founding in 1992. You can make a contribution to their Children’s Emergency Fund at the following The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has also mobilized aid to Syria, and is focusing on assessing the impact the quake had on water stations and any other interruptions to services. Once the initial need is completed, funds will support longer-term recovery efforts. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). They continue to service the area though at least one of their hospitals has been closed due to promised to send a team of 76 search and rescue specialists and rescue dogs to Turkey. About 3.6 million Syrian refugees live in the nation following the protracted Syrian Civil War. “Sadly, needs are rising rapidly in Syria and not everyone who requires assistance is visible.

The earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday has leveled Gaziantep Castle, a historic site and tourist attraction in southeastern Turkey.

In some bastions, large cracks were observed," the report said. and expanded over time. The retaining wall next to the castle also collapsed.

A powerful earthquake rocked southeastern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday, killing more than 3400 people and injuring thousands more.

President Biden issued a message saying he was "deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation" in Turkey and Syria. Monday's earthquake was one of the country's worst disasters in decades. "Full solidarity with our Ally Türkiye in the aftermath of this terrible earthquake," Stoltenberg posted on his Twitter account. The U.S. Since then, at least 15 of the quakes have been magnitude 5.0 or greater, and two have been at 6.0 or more, the USGS says. are also responding to the earthquake emergency there. [more than 200 flights](https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/istanbul/over-200-flights-cancelled-in-istanbul-due-to-expected-snowstorm) for Sunday and Monday because of expected conditions. The tweet also offered emergency response support. More than 3 million residents of the area are food insecure. Groups in the rebel-held northwest say the death toll is at least 450. The first quake was the largest: a 7.8 magnitude temblor that hit at 4:17 a.m. Hundreds of families are still trapped, according to rescue workers.

In the early hours of Monday 6 February 2023, a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Turkey's border with northern Syria.

Even before the earthquake, the situation in the region was already bad with 80% of people living in poverty. CAFOD's local experts are already on the ground and assessing the needs of those affected by the earthquake. Millions of people across Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Cyprus and Israel felt the earthquake.

ACCRA: Ghana international winger Christian Atsu (pix) is among those missing after the collapse of an apartment building in Hatay, Turkey, following ...

“We remain hopeful for positive news.” “We pray for Ghana International Christian Atsu and victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria,“ the Ghana Football Association tweeted. Chelsea also tweeted their prayers.

When Monday's earthquake struck, many poorly constructed buildings suffered a 'pancake mode' collapse.

[well-known problems in Turkey](https://revkin.substack.com/p/gauging-losses-and-lessons-in-turkeys) and elsewhere with ensuring safe building construction and adherence to seismic building codes. Many of the modern buildings have failed in a “ [pancake mode](https://www.newcivilengineer.com/archive/pancake-collapses-tell-story-of-poor-construction-15-02-2001/)” of structural collapse. For now, aftershocks continue to shake the region, and search and rescue efforts continue. The second occurred nine hours later, on what appears to be an intersecting fault, registering [a magnitude of 7.5](https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000jlqa/executive). A proportion of these buildings thus failed at shaking intensities lower than the “design code”. These effects may render many areas unsafe to rebuild on – so reconstruction efforts should also include Historical records of earthquakes in the region go back at least 2,000 years, to However, in reality, there are many factors that influence building construction practices in this region and others worldwide. The elastic strain that accumulates in this plate boundary zone is released by intermittent earthquakes, which have occurred for millions of years. The East Anatolian Fault zone that hosted these earthquakes is at the boundary between the Arabian and Anatolian tectonic plates, which move past each other at approximately 6 to 10 mm per year. [some 3,450 buildings have collapsed](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/05/world/europe/turkey-earthquake-rescue.html), according to the Turkish government. [measured 7.8 in magnitude](https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000jllz/executive) and was felt as far away as the UK.

More than 1,000 people have been reported dead so far in northern Syria following the quake. Emergency rescue teams said many buildings are damaged or destroyed ...

Dozens of other nations have promised help, including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar. However, BBC Monitoring's Hesham Shawish, a Middle East specialist, says this is not enough to deal with the scale of the destruction. Another said some of his relatives were trapped under the rubble. It may also take some time for international aid to arrive. Twelve hours later, a second quake, which was nearly as large, struck 130km (80 miles) to the north. " There's no one to rescue them.

Turkey is in a seismically active zone, and Monday's quakes struck along a well known fault line called the Anatolia tectonic block.

So if the earthquake is detected as soon as it is triggered, information about it can be related a few seconds ahead of it reaching the ground. SHAKE INTENSITY around Nurdagi in southern Turkey’s Gaziantep province, the epicentre of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck at 4.17 am local time on Monday (map on left). This means that the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey on Monday was 100 times bigger — produced 100 times bigger waves — than the 5.8 earthquake in Nepal, and 1,024 (32 x 32) times more powerful. Theoretically, it is possible to offer a lead time of a few seconds between the time of the origin of the earthquake and the time it reaches the Earth’s surface. The energy differential is even higher, 32 times for every change of 1 in magnitude. Deeper earthquakes lose much of their energy by the time they come to the surface. It did not cause large scale damage, though one woman was reported to have been killed by a stone that fell from a hill because of the tremors. The seismicity in this region is a result of interactions between the African, Eurasian, and Arabian plates. “The mechanism and location of the earthquake are consistent with the earthquake having occurred on either the East Anatolia fault zone or the Dead Sea transform fault zone. The first earthquake, of magnitude 7.8, originated 17.9 km below the Earth’s surface. One of these later earthquakes was as large as the first one, measuring 7.5 in magnitude. Large earthquakes, of magnitude 5 or higher, have not been very frequent in recent years.

More than 4800 people are confirmed dead in the quake that struck northern Syria and Turkey.

You can also get in touch in the following ways: France, Germany, Israel and the US have also pledged to help. The UK has said it will send 76 specialists, equipment and rescue dogs. Please include your name, age and location with any submission. How are we going to save them? If you are reading this page and can't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the They're saying, 'Save us,' but we can't save them. At least 1,400 people are now known to have been killed in Syria, where millions of refugees live in camps on the Turkish border. As dawn broke on Tuesday, traffic was at a standstill on the main highway to the Turkish city of Maras, close to the epicentre of the quake and believed to be one of the worst-affected areas. Few rescuers have made it to this part of southern Turkey yet and everyone is trying to get there as fast as they can to assess the damage and give vital help. Rescuers are battling heavy rain and snow as they race against the clock to find survivors of a devastating earthquake in south-east Turkey. More than 4,800 people were killed and 15,000 injured in Turkey and over the border in Syria when the quake struck in the early hours of Monday.

Christian Atsu has been found alive among the rubble of a devastating earthquake in Turkey, but was “removed injured” and many are still missing.

Our sporting director, Taner Savut, is unfortunately still under the rubble.” Hatayspor spokesperson, Mustafa Ozat, has now confirmed that Atsu has been found and is undergoing medical care, but another prominent figure within the club is still missing. Christian Atsu has been found alive among the rubble of a devastating earthquake in Turkey, but was “removed injured” and many are still missing.

Thousands of people were killed after a massive earthquake struck Turkey and Syria Monday morning. The magnitude 7.8 quake was one of the strongest to hit ...

Amid severe aftershocks, Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD) [called for international help](https://www.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/turkey-earthquake-latest-020623/h_57f44cb3091733d7556bb9cdbb80a356). [ massive earthquake](https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/05/europe/earthquake-hits-turkey-intl-hnk/index.html) rocked Turkey and Syria Monday morning. [here](https://action.publicgood.com/campaign/d1b79567-7841-4d23-ab0b-a4d0ffd7669f) or on the button below.

Turkey and Syria's buildings have always been vulnerable to earthquakes – war has made things worse.

That means that people who are trapped in the rubble, who might be rescued, could well freeze to death. A Magnitude-7.8 earthquake hit south-eastern Turkey and parts of Syria in the early hours of the morning of 6 February. Today’s earthquake penetrated into Syria’s north-western regions with reports of buildings collapsing in Aleppo and Idlib. This is because the majority of existing buildings are low-rise brick masonry structures, constructed very close to each other. “This wasn’t a surprise,” says Puskulcu who was touring the cities of Adana, Tarsus, Mersin and west Turkey last week, delivering workshops on public earthquake awareness. The later Magnitude-7.5 event was around 4km south-east of Ekinözü in the Kahramanmaraş province.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and offered his condolences over the deadly 7.8-magnitude.

[Syria ](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/02/06/Syria-requests-international-aid-after-massive-earthquake)has so far left over 4,000 people dead. Can earthquakes be predicted? [Middle East](/News/middle-east) [For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.](https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMOnQlwswi_quAw?oc=3&ceid=US:en&hl=en-US&gl=US) [Lebanon and Jordan](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/02/06/Turkey-Syria-earthquake-felt-in-Lebanon-Jordan-Israel). [earthquake ](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/02/06/Biden-deeply-saddened-by-Turkey-Syria-earthquake-pledges-US-aid)victims, and his wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured,” the SPA reported.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — Malaysia Airports Managing Director Datuk Iskandar Mizal Mahmood today said that their operations at the Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen ...

Malaysia is sending the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) to Turkey to assist in search and rescue efforts to locate victims of the earthquake in southern Turkey as a sign of solidarity with those affected by the disaster. Iskandar said the airport is playing an important role in search and rescue (SAR) efforts at the moment after the Turkish government made it one of the two rescue and logistics hubs as well as a crisis management center by providing necessary support including food for rescue teams. KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — Malaysia Airports Managing Director Datuk Iskandar Mizal Mahmood today said that their operations at the Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG) in Turkey had facilitated the rescue and cargo flights using the facility during an earthquake that hit the country.

The total death toll from the magnitude-7.8 quake surpassed 5,000, according to media reports. Thousands more are reportedly injured, with rescuers still ...

My sincere condolences to the families of the victims. Likewise, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday that his government would send rescuers and first aid supplies on a military transport aircraft. Malaysia said it was sending a team of its own. On Tuesday, Beijing said it would offer 40 million yuan ($6 million) worth of humanitarian aid, including rescue and medical teams. From Japan, an advance team of 18 rescuers departed on Monday night. Thousands more are reportedly injured, with rescuers still searching the rubble for survivors.

“Finally! He has been rescued,” said a reporter with CNN affiliate CNN Turk, which broadcast the rescue live. While the boy's rescue offers a glimmer of hope ...

Russia is the strongest foreign power operating in Syria, and Russian President Vladimir Putin has long allied with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The European Union activated its crisis response mechanism, while the United States said it would send two search and rescue units to Turkey. Pakistan has also dispatched two search and rescue teams to the ravaged country, while Australia and New Zealand committed funds for humanitarian assistance. “Our teams are working around the clock to help to save the injured people. And there is particular concern about the spread of illness, especially among children, who were already living in extreme hardship. “Everyone is overstretched in that part of the world … “Most of the communities depend on elevated tanks of water. At least 5,606 structures crumbled during the quake and in the hours after, Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD) said. Most of these elevated tanks of water were the first ones to fall, or to fall into disrepair. Broken concrete, scraps of metal, and overturned cars remain strewn across many roads and streets, making it difficult for rescuers to reach some areas. Erdogan also declared a state of emergency in 10 provinces for three months. The 7.8-magnitude quake hit just after 4 a.m.

UN says death toll could rise to more than 20000 from one of the most powerful earthquakes to hit the region in at least a century.

In Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus, the news of 24 junior high-school students being rescued from a collapsed hotel in the south-eastern city of Adıyaman in Turkey has been met with relief. The UN’s cultural agency Unesco said on Tuesday it was ready to provide assistance after two sites listed on its world heritage list in Syria and Turkey sustained damage in the earthquake. As the scale of the devastation from the 7.8-magnitude tremor continued to unfold, the World Health Organization warned the number of deaths could exceed 20,000. The government in Damascus allows aid to enter the region through only one border crossing. The dispute over the control of the aid is hampering efforts into northern Syria, which is held by rebel groups. Turkey has deployed more than 24,400 search and rescue personnel to the quake area.

The area of Turkey and Syria that has been hardest hit by Monday's 7.8-magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks is known for having big quakes, ...

This earthquake occurred because "two pieces of the Earth are sliding horizontally past each other," Steckler says. "Sometimes there are very old things, built before the rules existed," he says. And not all the shaking has occurred on this one fault. But that doesn't mean that seismologists could say exactly when a big one would hit, according to Ian Main, a seismologist at the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. More recent quakes, such as the 1999 one that struck the city of İzmit, have killed many thousands. That fault has seen some big earthquakes in the past, says Patricia Martínez-Garzón, a seismologist at GFZ Potsdam, a research center in Germany.

Amazon has announced that it will help victims of the Turkey earthquake by donating food, medicine and equipment from its Istanbul warehouse.

At least 5,034 deaths have been confirmed so far across Turkey and Syria, according to officials in each country. Amazon, which has almost 2,000 employees in Turkey, said it was preparing to donate relief items, including blankets, tents, food, baby food and medicines. Any chance you can help with your starlink satellites?” Musk replied: “Starlink is not approved by Turkish government yet. SpaceX can send as soon as approved.” [tweet](https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1622440235203264517) about SpaceX’s Starlink internet service, which said: “Hey @elonmusk a massive earthquake hit Turkey and neighboring countries. The retail giant said in a statement Monday that it had activated its “disaster relief capabilities” in response to a