A new 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey. This is the second quake in the last day, the first hit also caused major destruction in the country. The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) of Turkey revealed that a new earthquake occurred in the Elbistan region of the country. The new quake came with a magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter scale. However, The fresh earthquake was also felt in Damascus, Latakia, and other Syrian provinces. The earthquake hit just after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria. The earthquake killed more than two thousand people and injured ten thousand people. The authorities believe that thousands of people are still trapped under the debris. The death toll in Turkey and Syria is expected to rise. The relief team has launched search and rescue operations.
The Emergency Management Department warned people to stay away from damaged buildings.
The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) of Turkey issued a statement and warned of the presence of dangerous seismic activity in the region. The AFAD also warned that aftershocks will continue to reach a magnitude of 6.5-6.7. This earth tremor comes at a time when the country is witnessing aftershocks that caused panic among the locals. The Emergency Management Department warned people to stay away from damaged buildings. The authorities warned people not to gather in the affected area due to the continuation of the aftershocks. In a speech at the headquarters, the Turkish President said that the earthquake that struck the country had a magnitude of more than 7.5 on a scale. The damage included more than 1 dozen Turkish states. The Turkish President explained the tremor. More than 5000 people were injured and 3000 buildings collapsed. The president of Turkey informed that authorities rescued 2500 people from under the debris.
