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PremiumTurkey Earthquake Today Live Updates: A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday morning. The US Geological Survey said quake was centred about 33 kilometres (20 miles) from Gaziantep about 26 kilometres (16 miles) from the town of Nurdagi. Hours later, a second earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck southeastern Turkey's Kahramanmaras region. It occurred at a depth of 7 km and the epicenter of the quake was Elbistan region of Kahramanmaras province
At least 1,500 were killed and thousands injured, and the toll was expected to rise.
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06 Feb 2023, 06:43:39 PM IST
A new toll shows 783 dead in Syria after Turkey earthquake
At least 783 people were killed Monday across Syria following a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that had its epicentre in southwestern Turkey, the government and rescuers said.
The Syrian health ministry said the death toll rose to "1,284 injured and 403 dead in the provinces of Aleppo, Latakia, Hama, Tartus" -- all government-controlled areas.
06 Feb 2023, 06:23:54 PM IST
Death toll rises to 1,500
As per several media reports, the death toll in Turkey and Syria has risen to over 1,500
06 Feb 2023, 05:41:56 PM IST
Death toll in Southern Turkey is more than 1000
The death toll in Southern Turkey rises to 1014.
06 Feb 2023, 05:18:09 PM IST
The aftershocks of the 2nd quake rocks island nation of Cyprus
The aftershock was felt as far as the eastern Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus, where people took to social media to post footage of swaying curtains, while employees working in some high-rise buildings in the capital, Nicosia, quickly rushed outside.
06 Feb 2023, 05:09:06 PM IST
We share sadness and pain: Putin offers condolences
President Vladimir Putin on Monday expressed condolences and offered Russian aid to Turkey and Syria after the earthquake that killed hundreds of people in both countries, the Kremlin said.
"We share the sadness and the pain of those who lost their loved ones and we hope for a speedy recovery for all the injured, and are ready to provide the assistance needed to overcome the impact of this natural disaster," Putin said in a message to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad.
In a separate message to Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Putin asked him to "convey words of sincere sympathy and support" to the families of the victims and said Russia was "ready to provide required assistance".
06 Feb 2023, 05:07:46 PM IST
Tremors felt in Greenland
Tremors from the powerful earthquake that rocked Turkey and neighbouring Syria on Monday were felt as far away as Greenland, the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland said.
"The large earthquakes in Turkey were clearly registered on the seismographs in Denmark and Greenland", seismologist Tine Larsen told AFP.
06 Feb 2023, 05:00:47 PM IST
India says will send rescue, medical teams to Turkey
India said Monday it would immediately send rescue and medical teams as well as relief material to Turkey following the major earthquake there.
"It was decided that Search & Rescue Teams of NDRF and Medical Teams along with relief material would be dispatched immediately in coordination with (Turkey)," the Indian foreign ministry said, referring to the National Disaster Response Force.
06 Feb 2023, 04:50:13 PM IST
Turkey's Adana airport closed
The airport in the southern Turkish province of Adana was closed for flights until further notice following major earthquakes in the area on Monday, the private Demiroren news agency said.
06 Feb 2023, 04:29:04 PM IST
Second earthquake hits Elbistan district
A second earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck southeastern Turkey's Kahramanmaras region on Monday, the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said.
It occurred at a depth of 7 km, AFAD said adding that the epicenter of the quake was Elbistan region of Kahramanmaras province. Earlier on Monday a major quake struck the same region, leading to hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries.
06 Feb 2023, 04:16:05 PM IST
Ukraine to send rescuers
Ukraine says ready to send 'large group' of rescuers to Turkey
06 Feb 2023, 03:50:39 PM IST
Death toll over 1,300 in Turkey, Syria
Turkish president raises quake death toll to 912, bringing overall death toll in Turkey, Syria to more than 1,300.
06 Feb 2023, 03:48:24 PM IST
‘No news yet from some areas’: WHO sounds concerned
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday it was concerned about areas in Turkey from which there had been no news following a deadly earthquake overnight.
"National authorities will be focussing on search and rescue at the moment," a WHO spokesperson told Reuters in a statement. "Then we will expect an increased need for trauma care to treat the injured and to support the entire health system in affected areas."
06 Feb 2023, 03:40:43 PM IST
Largest disaster since 1939: Turkey President
Turkey President Erdogan called the earthquake largest disaster since 1939
06 Feb 2023, 01:52:16 PM IST
European Union sends rescue teams, readies help to Turkey after quake
Turkey sits on top of major fault lines and is frequently shaken by earthquakes. Some 18,000 were killed in powerful earthquakes that hit northwest Turkey in 1999.
06 Feb 2023, 01:46:42 PM IST
The UK stands ready to help in whatever way we can: Rishi Sunak
“My thoughts are with the people of Türkiye and Syria this morning, particularly with those first responders working so valiantly to save those trapped by the earthquake. The UK stands ready to help in whatever way we can," said UK PM Rishi Sunak
06 Feb 2023, 01:43:51 PM IST
Turkey's neighbors offer help after quake
Turkey's neighbor Greece and other countries in the region have offered to send immediate assistance to help with the rescue effort after Monday's devastating earthquake that struck southeast Turkey and northern Syria.
06 Feb 2023, 01:40:09 PM IST
Powerful quake kills at least 640 people in Turkey, Syria
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday, toppling hundreds of buildings and killing at least 641 people. Hundreds were still believed to be trapped under rubble, and the toll was expected to rise as rescue workers searched mounds of wreckage in cities and towns across the area.
06 Feb 2023, 12:48:25 PM IST
Sympathies of the 140 crore people of India are with all earthquake-affected people: PM Modi
We are all looking at the destructive earthquake that hit Turkey. There are reports of the deaths of several people as well as damage. Damages are suspected even in countries near Turkey. The sympathies of the 140 crore people of India are with all earthquake-affected people: PM Modi
06 Feb 2023, 12:38:12 PM IST
Turkey Earthquake damages Gaziantep’s most famed landmark
The quake heavily damaged Gaziantep’s most famed landmark, its historic castle perched atop a hill in the center of the city. Parts of the fortresses’ walls and watch towers were leveled and other parts heavily damaged, images from the city showed.
06 Feb 2023, 12:22:17 PM IST
Ukraine close to 'friendly' Turkish people, ready to provide help in quake aftermath -Zelenskiy
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that his country was ready to provide necessary assistance to "friendly" Turkish people in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck the country earlier on Monday.
"Shocked by the news about the death and injury of hundreds of people as a result of the earthquake in Turkey," Zelenskiy said on Twitter.
06 Feb 2023, 12:15:58 PM IST
Italy reduces tsunami warning after Turkey, Syria earthquake
Italian authorities have downgraded a tsunami warning for southern Italy that had been raised after a major earthquake struck central Turkey and northwest early on Monday, killing hundreds of people.
06 Feb 2023, 12:11:55 PM IST
‘Anguished by loss of lives': PM Modi condoles deaths in Turkey, Syria quake
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives in Turkey after a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook the nation. PM Modi tweeted, "Anguished by the loss of lives & damage of property due to earthquake in Turkey. Condolences to bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. India stands in solidarity with people of Turkey & is ready to offer all possible assistance to cope with this tragedy."
06 Feb 2023, 12:09:43 PM IST
Videos: Panic in Turkey amid strong 7.8 earthquake
In videos shared widely on social media, buildings were seen shaking as the earthquake jolted Turkey.
06 Feb 2023, 12:06:25 PM IST
Turkey's president in action after devastating earthquake
President Tayyip Erdogan spoke by telephone with the governors of eight affected provinces to gather information on the situation and rescue efforts, his office said in a statement.
06 Feb 2023, 12:05:36 PM IST
Powerful quake kills at least 360 people in Turkey, Syria
The overall death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck southeast Turkey and northern Syria on Monday rose to 360 as health officials in the Syrian capital of Damascus reported that 237 people died in government-held areas of the country. Hundreds more were reported injured in both countries.
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