A 7.8-magnitude earthquake has hit Turkey and Syria, killing nearly 284 people, levelling buildings while many were still asleep, and sending tremors that were felt as far away as the island of Cyprus and Egypt.
The death toll from the first earthquake in Turkey and Syria has surpassed 1,900 with two countries confirming 1,121 and 783 deaths respectively as the region witnessed three major jolts in a few hours.
DIYARBAKIR, TURKIYE (AFP) – The most powerful earthquake in nearly a century struck Turkiye and Syria yesterday, killing over 1,400 people in their sleep, levelling buildings and causing tremors felt as far away as Greenland. The 7.8-magnitude night-time tremor, followed hours later by a slightly smaller one, wiped out entire sections of major Turkish cities […]