According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Aegean Sea 14 kilometers north-northeast of the Greek island of Sam. Its capacity has reached seven magnitudes.
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The mayor of Izmir said that 20 buildings had collapsed in the city. At least 12 people have also died.
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Turkish President Regepi Taipa Erdogan told Twitter that rescue teams have started work in the region.
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The earthquake has also affected the island of Crete. The earthquake was also felt in the Turkish capital, Istanbul (about 500 kilometers away) and in the Greek capital, Athens (about 650 kilometers away).
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The Turkish government’s disaster service, AFAD, reports that the magnitude of the earthquake was 6.6 magnitude and occurred at a depth of 16.5 kilometers.
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Heavy damage in #Izmir Turkey from the destructive earthquake that hit 3rd largest city in the country a short while ago. Hoping for the well-being of all the people living there.pic.twitter.com/fMb0J59r3t
– Dan Poraz (@PorazDan) October 30, 2020
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