Search and rescue operations continue at the site of the buildings destroyed by the earthquake.
As of 20.50, the death toll from the earthquake in Turkey has reached 17,134 people, the number of injured – 70,347 people, the Disaster Management Authority (AFAD) said.
As previously reported, a catastrophic earthquake occurred on February 6 in Turkey. Its magnitude was 7.4. Powerful tremors were recorded in the early morning. This was followed by three dozen aftershocks, and in the middle of the day – another earthquake of magnitude 7.6. The analysis of the rubble, under which people may be, continues.
Emergency personnel were on the scene. They also take in debris removal.
The earthquake also affected the Syrian provinces of Aleppo, Latakia, Hama and Tartus. According to the latest data, 1347 people died there, more than 2.2 thousand people were injured.
