It is reported that as a result of the incident there is destruction in several provinces, there were several aftershocks with a magnitude above 6 points. 10 minutes after the first shock, another one was recorded – a magnitude of 6.3.
Tremors were felt in several regions – Adana, Ankara, Antalya, Gaziantep, Kayseri, Mersin, Trabzon, Urfa. Destruction was recorded in four provinces: Kahramanmaras, Malatya, Sanliurfa and Gaziantep. No casualties have been reported yet. At least one eight-story building was completely destroyed as a result of the earthquake.
The earthquake was felt in other countries. Tremors have been reported in Lebanon and Syria.
It is also known that the earthquake destroyed 16 houses in the city of Sanliurfa, and a large fire broke out in the province of Kahramanmaras.
The Turkish Ministry of Emergency Situations is preparing assistance to the affected provinces. There is no official data on the number of wounded and dead yet. The search for people under the rubble continues.
Updated (5:19)
It is reported that the earthquake was felt in 10 provinces of Turkey, there were 22 aftershocks. The country has declared the highest level of alert, which also provides for international assistance.
Tremors were also felt in Syria. They led to the destruction of several buildings in the provincial center of Hama.
Updated (5:42)
According to air forceat least 10 people were killed in a powerful earthquake in Turkey, the death toll is growing.
Updated (06:44)
According to ReutersMore than 50 people died as a result of the earthquake in Turkey. Authorities called rescue teams and supply planes to the area around the town of Kahramanmaras.
Updated (7:17)
According to sources APMore than 195 people have died as a result of building collapses. It is reported that there are victims of the incident not only in Turkey, but also in Syria.
