The quake was felt by residents across Syria, and people in the northern city of Azaz said the quake brought back memories of the deadly earthquake that took place last year and claimed the lives of thousands in northern Syria and neighboring Turkey.
The Syrian Civil Defense Group, which operates in opposition-held areas, said it had deployed its members in several areas to deal with any potential crisis, but that they have not yet received reports of any damage.
Residents across Lebanon also felt the tremors.
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The center said the earthquake was at a depth of 10 kilometers. The center said earlier that the magnitude of the earthquake reached 5.46, but it decreased minutes later.
The Syrian News Agency (SANA) reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was near the city of Hama.
The quake was felt by residents across Syria, and people in the northern city of Azaz said the quake brought back memories of the deadly earthquake that took place last year and claimed the lives of thousands in northern Syria and neighboring Turkey.
The Syrian Civil Defense Group, which operates in opposition-held areas, said it had deployed its members in several areas to deal with any potential crisis, but that they have not yet received reports of any damage.
Residents across Lebanon also felt the tremors.
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2024-08-12 21:20:03
