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Over 3,400 dead, 14,500 injured in Turkey, Syria after powerful earthquake

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Ankara: At least 2,316 people were killed, over 13,293 were injured, 5,606 buildings collapsed, and hundreds remain fearful of being trapped under the rubble after a earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck Turkey, at dawn on Monday, Anadolu Agency reported.
The Syrian Health Ministry says the death toll in government-held areas of Syria climbed to 656 people, with some 1,403 injured and in rebel-held areas, more than 450 people were killed.
According to information Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, the quake occurred at 4:17 am local time.
Kahramanmaraş Hatay and Osmaniye were the cities most affected by the quake.
The citizens in Cyprus, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Palestinian territories, Armenia, Georgia and Egypt, felt the aftershocks of the earthquake.
A collapsed building is seen following an earthquake in Pazarcik, in Kahramanmaras province, southern Turkey, early Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.(Photos via AP)
“📢 Earthquake Revised 📌 The magnitude of the earthquake that occurred in Pazarcık (Kahramanmaraş) this morning at 04:17 was revised as Mw 7.7 with detailed seismological studies. 📌 We present it to the public. #Hero #earthquake,” AFAD tweeted.
According to German Center for Geosciences Research a 7.7-magnitude earthquake shook central Turkey early Monday morning.
American Center for Earthquakes said that the magnitude of the earthquake that struck southern Turkey was 7.9 magnitude.

The 6 aftershocks of more than 6 degrees on the Richter scale were monitored.
Pictures broadcast by TRT showed damage to buildings and people gathering on the streets.
As per a report by Reuters, the quake lasted about a minute and shattered windows.
The Turkish Interior Minister said that the ministry’s crews are running the rescue operation in the quake-stricken area in the south of the country, which is subject to aftershocks.
Erdogan: We raised a level four alert
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, that “all our teams are on alert, we have raised a level four alert, and this alert includes international assistance.”
He added, “We cannot currently provide clear statements about information related to material and human losses.”
Video clips showed people trapped under the rubble of destroyed buildings in Turkish and Syrian cities.
Earthquake zone
Turkey is located in a region with seismic activity that is among the highest in the world.
In November 2022, a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck northwest Turkey, leaving about 50 injured, according to Turkish ambulance services.
Another earthquake that struck the Izig region in January 2020 killed more than 40 people.
In October of the same year, a 7-magnitude earthquake struck the Aegean Sea, killing 114 people and injuring more than a thousand others.

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February 6, 2023
U.S. promises swift aid to Turkey and Syria after deadly earthquake

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The U.S. response “is already underway,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday. “We are determined to do all that we can to help those affected by these earthquakes in the days, weeks, and months ahead.”
Late Sunday evening, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the White House was “profoundly concerned” by initial reports of the devastation caused by the quake, adding that the U.S. was “ready to provide any and all needed assistance,” to the region.
“President Biden has directed USAID and other federal government partners to assess U.S. response options to help those most affected,” Sullivan said in a statement. “We will continue to closely monitor the situation in coordination with the Government of Turkiye.”
The earthquake was felt as far away as Cairo, and impacted a swath of land stretching from Aleppo in Syria to Diyarbakir in Turkey, according to The Associated Press.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries pledged to work with the White House to deliver aid to the region.
“House Democrats will work with President Biden and the administration to provide the support and assistance of USAID as a complete response is assessed, and I will work with my colleagues on all levels of government to extend additional help during this time of urgent need. My prayers are with all affected by this tremendous and tragic loss of life,” Jeffries said in a statement Monday.
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February 6, 2023
Powerful earthquake hits Turkey kills at least 15

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Ankara: As many as 15 people have died, 34 buildings collapsed, and hundreds remain fearful of being trapped under the rubble after a earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck Turkey, at dawn on Monday, AFP reported.
According to information Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, the quake occurred at 4:17 am local time.
Kahramanmaraş Hatay and Osmaniye were the cities most affected by the quake.
According to German Center for Geosciences Research a 7.7-magnitude earthquake shook central Turkey early Monday morning.
American Center for Earthquakes said that the magnitude of the earthquake that struck southern Turkey was 7.9 magnitude.
The 6 aftershocks of more than 6 degrees on the Richter scale were monitored.
As per media reports, the citizens in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon felt the aftershocks of the earthquake.
Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) said, two people were killed by the quake in Syria.

Pictures broadcast by TRT showed damage to buildings and people gathering on the streets.
As per a report by Reuters, the quake lasted about a minute and shattered windows.
The Turkish Interior Minister said that the ministry’s crews are running the rescue operation in the quake-stricken area in the south of the country, which is subject to aftershocks.
Erdogan: We raised a level four alert
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said today, Monday, that “all our teams are on alert, we have raised a level four alert, and this alert includes international assistance.”
He added, “We cannot currently provide clear statements about information related to material and human losses.”
Earthquake zone
Turkey is located in a region with seismic activity that is among the highest in the world.
In November 2022, a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck northwest Turkey, leaving about 50 injured, according to Turkish ambulance services.
Another earthquake that struck the Izig region in January 2020 killed more than 40 people.
In October of the same year, a 7-magnitude earthquake struck the Aegean Sea, killing 114 people and injuring more than a thousand others.
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February 6, 2023
Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hits Manipur’s Ukhrul

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Imphal: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter scale hit Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Saturday morning, the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) said.
According to National Center for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at 6.14am with a depth of 10 km. No casualties were reported.
“Earthquake of Magnitude: 4.0, Occurred on 04-02-2023, 06:14:55 IST, Latitude: 25.13 & Longitude: 94.67, Depth: 10 km, location: Ukhrul, Manipur, India,” NCS said in a tweet.
Earlier, a magnitude 3.2 struck parts of western Uttar Pradesh and Haryana on Friday night. With its epicenter in Shamli, the quake hit the region at 9.31pm, the nodal agency for monitoring earthquake activity in the country said.
Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 3.2 struck parts of Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh on Friday night.
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February 4, 2023
3 killed, 816 injured after 5.9 magnitude earthquake jolt Iran

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Tehran: At least three people were killed and 816 others injured after a 5.9 magnitude quake hit Iran’s Khoy city.
The quake hit the region at 21.44 p.m. local time on Saturday and its depth was 7 km, the state media reported.
Governor-general of West Azarbaijan province Mohammad Sadegh Motamadian said injured have been rushed to various hospitals, Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
Seventy villages were damaged in the quake, he added.
(Except for the headline, the story has not been edited by Siasat staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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January 29, 2023
5.9-magnitude earthquake jolts Western Nepal, no loss of life reported

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Kathmandu: A 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted Western Nepal on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
The earthquake, with epicentre in the Mela area of Bajura district in Sudurpaschim province, hit the region at 2:43 PM local time, Lokvijaya Adhikari, head of the Earthquake Measurement Centre, was quoted as saying by Ekantipur news portal.
There was no immediate report of damage to life or property.
Monika Dahal, head of the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center, said that the quake measuring 5.9-magnitude was felt in the wider areas of Western Nepal. It was also felt in some parts of neighbouring India.
In December 2022, three tremors jolted Western Nepal in quick succession.
In April 2015, a devastating earthquake of 7.8 magnitude rocked Nepal, killing nearly 9,000 people and wounding nearly 22,000 others. It also damaged over 800,000 houses and school buildings.
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January 24, 2023
Pfizer Vaccine side effects mistaken for Earthquake Tremors

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A number of Americans reported felt tremors and posted about the same on social media. However, the US Center for Seismology (UCS) clarified that there’s been no earthquake recently and so many people feeling tremor at once must be a coincidence.
All the people who complained of tremor had one thing common – Pfizer. It was learned that all these people mistook Pfizer side effect of body part tremor for earthquake.
According to Pfizer spokesperson Johnson, the tremors are a “rare but manageable” side effect of the drug, and should not deter patients from taking it.
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January 24, 2023
After Strong Tremors In Delhi, 4.3-magnitude Earthquake Jolts Uttarakhand

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An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale hit Uttarakhand on Wednesday morning, hours after powerful tremors shook Delhi.
The earthquake struck at 6:27 am, with its epicentre five kilometres beneath Pithoragarh. However, there have been no reports of casualties or property damage.

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November 9, 2022