Turkey Syria earthquake: On Feb 7, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared a three-month state of emergency in 10 southern provinces which were hit by massive quakes, Anadolu Agency reported.
The intensity of earthquakes are categorised into 5 seismic zones namely: Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4 and Zone 5, while the last one being the most dangerous. However in India, regions are divided into 4 seismic zones.
Thousands of people have been sheltered in sports centres, fair halls, with others spent the night outside, in Hatay, Turkey, huddled in blankets around fires, due to severe drop in temperature.
The earthquake of magnitude 7.8 killed more than 4,000 people and flattened thousands of buildings in Turkey. The earthquake was centred in Turkey's southeastern province of Kahramanmaras and was felt as far away as Cairo.
The earthquake of 7.8 magnitudes hit southern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday.
Earthquakes generate low-frequency vibrations that can be felt by some animals including dogs.
As powerful earthquakes have jolted Western Asian countries of Turkey and Syria, here's a timeline of some of the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000.
Turkey earthquake LIVE UPDATE: Several countries, including India, came forward to provide humanitarian relief to earthquake-hit nation.
The Turkish citizens witnessed three other powerful tremors on Monday, with authorities warning people to be cautious for more aftershocks.
Turkey has a history of some deadly quakes that killed more than 20,000 at once. Know all the reasons.
Turkey earthquake: A powerful earthquake of 7.8 magnitudes hit southern Turkey and northern Syria toppling buildings across the region.
According to a report by the United States Geological Survey, the magnitude of the latest earthquake was 7.5.
According to the US Geological Survey, the quake was centred about 33 kilometres (20 miles) from Gaziantep which is a major city and provincial capital.
Turkey earthquake: Several videos surfaced on social media in which people are seen screaming outside buildings. The tremors damaged several buildings. The death toll is likely to rise.
Lately, a video shot at a hospital in Turkey showed how children diagnosed with cancer got electric toy cars with balloons to drive to their treatment room. “Turkish hospital gives children electric cars to drive to cancer treatment.
According to Turkey's government-run Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency, the earthquake was centred in the town of Golkaya, in Duzce province, some 200 kilometres east of Istanbul.
Istanbul bombing: The November 13 explosion targeted Istanbul's bustling Istiklal Avenue — a popular thoroughfare lined with shops and restaurants — and left six people dead, including two children. More than 80 others were wounded.
Istanbul bombing case: The suspect, identified by his code-name “Husam” was apprehended by Turkish police late Wednesday in the Syrian city of Azaz, which is currently under the control of the Turkey-backed Syrian opposition
Istanbul bombing: Turkish minister has accused Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) for the attack saying Erdogan's opponents are indicted so that they are excluded from the Presidential elections.
Turkish coal mine blast: Energy Minister Fatih Durmaz said rescue efforts continued for 15 people with a majority of them in the mine’s gallery where a fire still burned.
Top News
Latest News
