<p><strong>Turkey Syria Earthquake Update:</strong>&nbsp;More than 7,800 people have died as a result of a severe earthquake that struck southern Turkey and Syria on Tuesday. Rescuers were attempting to find survivors amid the wreckage of collapsed buildings while working against the clock in the harsh winter weather. The number of fatalities appeared to be significantly on the rise as the disaster's scope became more and more clear. According to a U.N. official, thousands of youngsters could have perished. Ten provinces in Turkey were placed under emergency rule by President Tayyip Erdogan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>People from all over the world are praying for the victims as different governments rush to help Ankara and Damascus swiftly undertake rescue and relief measures. Even civilians from different nations are coming forward to help the disaster-struck nations. So, if you want to send donations to Turkey or Syria, follow the instructions given in the article and help save thousands of lives.</p>

<h2><strong>Here’s how you can donate to Turkey</strong></h2>

<p>On Monday, <strong>Red Crescent groups</strong> in Turkey and Syria both reported that their staff were assisting with relief and aid efforts. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement, a global network of disaster relief groups, features both organisations on their member list. Red Crescent group in Turkey has made a public appeal on their Twitter page. They have also shared their bank account details for foreign volunteers!</p>

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<p>Interested donors can also contact International Blue Crescent Relief and Development Foundation. The organisation is setting up tents and temporary settlements in the affected areas. It’s also providing ready-to-eat meals to at least 5,000 people. You can contact the organisation at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Alper.mavi@ibc.org.tr" target="_blank">Alper.mavi@ibc.org.tr</a>&nbsp;email address or phone number: +90 538 5159806</p>

<p><strong>Save the Children</strong> is another portal through which donours can help Turkey.&nbsp;<a href="https://support.savethechildren.org/site/Donation2?df_id=1620&amp;1620.donation=form1" target="_blank">Here is the link.</a></p>

<p>Similarly, donours can reach out to administrators at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.projecthope.org/" target="_blank">Project HOPE</a>&nbsp;to help the victims in both Turkey and Syria. They have set up a disaster relief fund.</p>

<h2><strong>How to donate to Syria</strong></h2>

<p>The <strong>White Helmets </strong>organisation is helping victims in Syria big time! The workers of the group were seen pulling bodies from under the rubble in deep pockets of northwest Syria, a highly volatile region.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whitehelmets.org/en/" target="_blank">You can donate via this link.&nbsp;&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>You can also help the victims in Syria through&nbsp;<a href="https://help.rescue.org/donate?ms=ws_banr_UKMM_20231001&amp;initialms=ws_banr_UKMM_20231001" target="_blank">International Rescue Committee</a>. Hospitals in Syria were already dealing with a cholera outbreak, and now an earthquake disaster would only make things worse on the ground.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Created in the wake of the Syrian revolution,&nbsp;<a href="https://molhamteam.com/en/campaigns/439" target="_blank">The Molham Team</a>&nbsp;is today constructing shelters and providing food and blankets to individuals who have once again become homeless.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://support.savethechildren.org/site/Donation2?df_id=1620&amp;1620.donation=form1" target="_blank">Save the Children</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://sarc.sy/volunteer/" target="_blank">Red Crescent groups</a>&nbsp;are active in Syria also! You can visit the links to help the victims and support the government’s relief efforts.</p>

<h2><strong>The Indian government rushes to help relief efforts in Turkey</strong></h2>

<p>India on Tuesday sent the first shipment of earthquake relief materials to earthquake-devastated Turkey on an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft, including an NDRF search and rescue team, dog squads, and medical supplies.</p>


Turkey Syria Earthquake Update: More than 7,800 people have died as a result of a severe earthquake that struck southern Turkey and Syria on Tuesday. Rescuers were attempting to find survivors amid the wreckage of collapsed buildings while working against the clock in the harsh winter weather.

Turkey Syria Earthquake Update: More than 7,800 people have died as a result of a severe earthquake that struck southern Turkey and Syria on Tuesday. Rescuers were attempting to find survivors amid the wreckage of collapsed buildings while working against the clock in the harsh winter weather. The number of fatalities appeared to be significantly on the rise as the disaster's scope became more and more clear. According to a U.N. official, thousands of youngsters could have perished. Ten provinces in Turkey were placed under emergency rule by President Tayyip Erdogan. People from all over the world are praying for the victims as different governments rush to help Ankara and Damascus swiftly undertake rescue and relief measures. Even civilians from different nations are coming forward to help the disaster-struck nations. So, if you want to send donations to Turkey or Syria, follow the instructions given in the article and help save thousands of lives. Here’s how you can donate to Turkey On Monday, Red Crescent groups in Turkey and Syria both reported that their staff were assisting with relief and aid efforts. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement, a global network of disaster relief groups, features both organisations on their member list. Red Crescent group in Turkey has made a public appeal on their Twitter page. They have also shared their bank account details for foreign volunteers! Interested donors can also contact International Blue Crescent Relief and Development Foundation. The organisation is setting up tents and temporary settlements in the affected areas. It’s also providing ready-to-eat meals to at least 5,000 people. You can contact the organisation at Alper.mavi@ibc.org.tr email address or phone number: +90 538 5159806 Save the Children is another portal through which donours can help Turkey. Here is the link. Similarly, donours can reach out to administrators at Project HOPE to help the victims in both Turkey and Syria. They have set up a disaster relief fund. How to donate to Syria The White Helmets organisation is helping victims in Syria big time! The workers of the group were seen pulling bodies from under the rubble in deep pockets of northwest Syria, a highly volatile region. You can donate via this link. You can also help the victims in Syria through International Rescue Committee. Hospitals in Syria were already dealing with a cholera outbreak, and now an earthquake disaster would only make things worse on the ground. Created in the wake of the Syrian revolution, The Molham Team is today constructing shelters and providing food and blankets to individuals who have once again become homeless. Meanwhile, Save the Children and Red Crescent groups are active in Syria also! You can visit the links to help the victims and support the government’s relief efforts. The Indian government rushes to help relief efforts in Turkey India on Tuesday sent the first shipment of earthquake relief materials to earthquake-devastated Turkey on an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft, including an NDRF search and rescue team, dog squads, and medical supplies.

Donate to Turkey and Syria earthquake victims: Here is how you can help relief efforts in the two countries

<p>Are Pakistan and India going to face a devastating earthquake just like Turkey and Syria? And when will it happen? Such rumours are being flooded on Twitter after a Dutch-based researcher—who claimed to have correctly predicted tremors in Turkiye, formerly known as Turkey, and Syria—alleged that the Indian subcontinent is next in the line.</p>

<p>Frank Hoogerbeets, who according to his bio on Twitter works for the organisation Solar System Geometry Survey (SSGS) in the Netherlands, has foretold that a major earthquake will start in Afghanistan, and end in the Indian Ocean after crossing Pakistan and India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Dutch researcher @hogrbe who anticipated the quake in #Turkey and #Syria three days ago had also predicted seismic activity anticipating a large size earthquake originating in #Afghanistan, through #Pakistan and #India eventually terminating into the Indian Ocean. @AlkhidmatOrg,” a Twitter user who goes by the name Muhammad Ibrahim, has shared.</p>

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<p>In the clip, Hoogerbeets can be heard saying, “These areas could be next candidate for larger seismic activity if we look at the atmospheric fluctuations but again keep in mind that these are rough estimates and not all large earthquakes leave a footprint in the atmosphere they do not always announce themselves”.</p>

<p>He claims that these estimations are tentative because not all significant earthquakes can be detected by atmospheric fluctuations.</p>

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<p>However, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has rejected the earthquake predictions in Pakistan, saying that there is no similarity between the fault lines of Turkey and Pakistan.</p>

<p>“There is no scientific basis for earthquake predictions. Pakistan has its own state-of-the-art monitoring system which is keeping an eye on the aftershocks in Turkiye and Syria,” PMD Director Shahid Abbas said.</p>

<p>After the major earthquake hit the region, the Dutch researcher said, “My heart goes out to everyone affected by the major earthquake in Central Turkey. As I stated earlier, sooner or later this would happen in this region, similar to the years 115 and 526. These earthquakes are always preceded by critical planetary geometry, as we had on 4-5 Feb."</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

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Are Pakistan and India going to face a devastating earthquake just like Turkey and Syria? And when will it happen? Such rumours are being flooded on Twitter after a Dutch-based researcher—who claimed to have correctly predicted tremors in Turkiye, formerly known as Turkey, and Syria—alleged that the Indian subcontinent is next in the line.

Are Pakistan and India going to face a devastating earthquake just like Turkey and Syria? And when will it happen? Such rumours are being flooded on Twitter after a Dutch-based researcher—who claimed to have correctly predicted tremors in Turkiye, formerly known as Turkey, and Syria—alleged that the Indian subcontinent is next in the line. Frank Hoogerbeets, who according to his bio on Twitter works for the organisation Solar System Geometry Survey (SSGS) in the Netherlands, has foretold that a major earthquake will start in Afghanistan, and end in the Indian Ocean after crossing Pakistan and India. “Dutch researcher @hogrbe who anticipated the quake in #Turkey and #Syria three days ago had also predicted seismic activity anticipating a large size earthquake originating in #Afghanistan, through #Pakistan and #India eventually terminating into the Indian Ocean. @AlkhidmatOrg,” a Twitter user who goes by the name Muhammad Ibrahim, has shared. Dutch researcher @hogrbe who anticipated the quake in #Turkey and #Syria three days ago had also predicted seismic activity anticipating a large size earthquake originating in #Afghanistan, through #Pakistan and #India eventually terminating into the Indian Ocean. @AlkhidmatOrg pic.twitter.com/qdg4xxREGf — Muhammad Ibrahim (@miqazi) February 6, 2023 × In the clip, Hoogerbeets can be heard saying, “These areas could be next candidate for larger seismic activity if we look at the atmospheric fluctuations but again keep in mind that these are rough estimates and not all large earthquakes leave a footprint in the atmosphere they do not always announce themselves”. He claims that these estimations are tentative because not all significant earthquakes can be detected by atmospheric fluctuations. Sooner or later there will be a ~M 7.5 #earthquake in this region (South-Central Turkey, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon). #deprem pic.twitter.com/6CcSnjJmCV — Frank Hoogerbeets (@hogrbe) February 3, 2023 × However, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has rejected the earthquake predictions in Pakistan, saying that there is no similarity between the fault lines of Turkey and Pakistan. “There is no scientific basis for earthquake predictions. Pakistan has its own state-of-the-art monitoring system which is keeping an eye on the aftershocks in Turkiye and Syria,” PMD Director Shahid Abbas said. After the major earthquake hit the region, the Dutch researcher said, “My heart goes out to everyone affected by the major earthquake in Central Turkey. As I stated earlier, sooner or later this would happen in this region, similar to the years 115 and 526. These earthquakes are always preceded by critical planetary geometry, as we had on 4-5 Feb." WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Will Pakistan, India face quakes like Turkey? Researcher thinks so, Pak officials tamp down 'prediction'

<p>A fire that engulfed hundreds of shipping containers at Turkey's Iskenderun Port after massive earthquakes in the region has been extinguished, the defence ministry said on Tuesday, but it was not clear when operations would resume at the port.</p>

<p>Turkey's maritime authority said on Monday that the port, located on the Mediterranean coast in the southern province of Hatay, was damaged due to the earthquake that struck Turkey and neighbouring Syria.</p>

<p>Drone footage showed fierce flames blackening hundreds of containers on the dock, with water jets from a fire truck dwarfed by the scale of the blaze that broke out on Monday. Thick black smoke billowed into the sky.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Hundreds dead, many trapped as major earthquake jolts Turkiye, Syria</strong></p>

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<p>Turkish shipping agency Tribeca said earlier on Tuesday some cargo areas of Limak port at the Iskenderun complex were still on fire.</p>

<p>The blaze led to the shutdown of all operations at the terminal until further notice and forced freight liners to divert vessels to other ports.</p>

<p>The defence ministry said later on Tuesday the fire was put out thanks to efforts by military helicopters and planes after Monday's efforts to douse the flames from offshore failed.</p>

<p>Leading global container shipping group AP Moller Maersk said there had been significant damage to logistics and transport infrastructure around the earthquake epicentre, including at the Port of Iskenderun.</p>

<p>It said it was looking to re-route ships as needed, given the "severe structural damage, leading to a complete stop of all operations until further notice".</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/miracle-amid-devastation-baby-born-under-rubble-rescued-after-syria-turkey-earthquake-watch-559637">'Miracle amid devastation': Baby born under rubble; rescued after Syria, Turkey earthquake. Watch!</a></strong></p>

<p>"We will need to perform a change of destination for all bookings bound for the port or already on the water. We are currently planning to divert containers to nearby hubs within operational feasibility or hold at transhipment ports - including Port of Mersin (in Turkey) and Port Said (in Egypt)."</p>

<p>Maersk added in an updated advisory on Tuesday that a fire broke out among containers at the terminal on Monday evening after the earthquake struck and the company was working to assess the potential loss of cargo.</p>

<p>"It's not yet known how long recovery efforts will take and when the port can undergo a full inspection of the damage."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cctv-amateur-videos-capture-turkiye-syrias-deadly-earthquake-559287">CCTV, amateur videos capture Turkiye, Syria's deadly&nbsp;earthquake</a></strong></p>

<p>German container shipping line Hapag Lloyd said it was taking shipments from Mersin given the closure of Iskenderun.</p>

<p>A source from a container broker said the fire most likely originated in a container filled with flammable industrial oil, judging by the flames and smoke.</p>

<p>Other containers were toppled on their sides, thwarting access to the emergency services. Authorities had tried in vain to tackle the fire by boat on Monday, with damage nearby from the quake hampering access to the site.</p>

<p>More than 1,200 buildings were destroyed by the earthquake in Hatay province alone.</p>

<p>Iskenderun hosts heavy industries such as steel and is one of the two major container hubs on Turkey's southeastern shores. The port focuses especially on domestic Turkish trade, rather than having a broader regional hub role, according to a shipping source.</p>

<p>Following inspections of damage after the earthquake, the maritime authority said on Monday that operations were continuing in ports apart from Iskenderun.</p>

<p>A tanker docked at Turkey's Ceyhan oil export hub on Tuesday to load Iraqi crude oil, the first since the earthquakes on Monday, according to ship tracking data and a trading source, after bad weather earlier in the day prevented loading.</p>


A fire that engulfed hundreds of shipping containers at Turkey's Iskenderun Port after massive earthquakes in the region has been extinguished, the defence ministry said on Tuesday, but it was not clear when operations would resume at the port.

A fire that engulfed hundreds of shipping containers at Turkey's Iskenderun Port after massive earthquakes in the region has been extinguished, the defence ministry said on Tuesday, but it was not clear when operations would resume at the port. Turkey's maritime authority said on Monday that the port, located on the Mediterranean coast in the southern province of Hatay, was damaged due to the earthquake that struck Turkey and neighbouring Syria. Drone footage showed fierce flames blackening hundreds of containers on the dock, with water jets from a fire truck dwarfed by the scale of the blaze that broke out on Monday. Thick black smoke billowed into the sky. Watch | Hundreds dead, many trapped as major earthquake jolts Turkiye, Syria Turkish shipping agency Tribeca said earlier on Tuesday some cargo areas of Limak port at the Iskenderun complex were still on fire. The blaze led to the shutdown of all operations at the terminal until further notice and forced freight liners to divert vessels to other ports. The defence ministry said later on Tuesday the fire was put out thanks to efforts by military helicopters and planes after Monday's efforts to douse the flames from offshore failed. Leading global container shipping group AP Moller Maersk said there had been significant damage to logistics and transport infrastructure around the earthquake epicentre, including at the Port of Iskenderun. It said it was looking to re-route ships as needed, given the "severe structural damage, leading to a complete stop of all operations until further notice". Also read | 'Miracle amid devastation': Baby born under rubble; rescued after Syria, Turkey earthquake. Watch! "We will need to perform a change of destination for all bookings bound for the port or already on the water. We are currently planning to divert containers to nearby hubs within operational feasibility or hold at transhipment ports - including Port of Mersin (in Turkey) and Port Said (in Egypt)." Maersk added in an updated advisory on Tuesday that a fire broke out among containers at the terminal on Monday evening after the earthquake struck and the company was working to assess the potential loss of cargo. "It's not yet known how long recovery efforts will take and when the port can undergo a full inspection of the damage." Also read | CCTV, amateur videos capture Turkiye, Syria's deadly earthquake German container shipping line Hapag Lloyd said it was taking shipments from Mersin given the closure of Iskenderun. A source from a container broker said the fire most likely originated in a container filled with flammable industrial oil, judging by the flames and smoke. Other containers were toppled on their sides, thwarting access to the emergency services. Authorities had tried in vain to tackle the fire by boat on Monday, with damage nearby from the quake hampering access to the site. More than 1,200 buildings were destroyed by the earthquake in Hatay province alone. Iskenderun hosts heavy industries such as steel and is one of the two major container hubs on Turkey's southeastern shores. The port focuses especially on domestic Turkish trade, rather than having a broader regional hub role, according to a shipping source. Following inspections of damage after the earthquake, the maritime authority said on Monday that operations were continuing in ports apart from Iskenderun. A tanker docked at Turkey's Ceyhan oil export hub on Tuesday to load Iraqi crude oil, the first since the earthquakes on Monday, according to ship tracking data and a trading source, after bad weather earlier in the day prevented loading.

Massive fire at Turkey's Iskenderun Port extinguished: Defence Ministry

<p>Syria has thanked India for sending humanitarian support in the aftermath of the earthquake that impacted the country. A devastating quake hit southern Turkey that also had a huge impact in northern Syria, with thousands feared dead. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Syrian Ambassador Dr Bassam Alkhatib said, "we really appreciate people, Government of India for support, this is the voice of the south we want to see in the future".</p>

<p>India is sending a plane load of humanitarian support to the country, even as the ambassador hoped, "another plane going to Syria with more humanitarian assistance". Yesterday, Indian and Syrian foreign ministers established contacts as New Delhi stepped up its efforts to help the country.</p>

<p>On the sanctions against the country, the ambassador explained, "The government, countries who impose such sanctions, they know well that they are behind the suffering of Syrian people with such sanctions."</p>

<p>Here's the complete conversation:</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> What is the current situation on the ground?</p>

<p><strong>Dr Bassam Alkhatib: </strong>Unluckily it's a devastating situation, a big earthquake impacted many areas of Syria. The last number I received, was 850 death and thousands of casualties of different levels. Many buildings are in ruins, many people are still trapped under the said ruins and everybody in Syria is doing all the possible best to handle the situation. The President, when he heard held a meeting of all the authorities relevant to the situation. The foreign minister also held another meeting with representatives of international organisations. With the help of many friendly countries, we have started to handle the situation. The situation is still sensitive.</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong>&nbsp;How do you view&nbsp;India's support?</p>

<p><strong>Dr Bassam Alkhatib:</strong> I would love to start by saying that I was attending a successful meeting in Bangalore under the honourable attendance of the PM. When I heard the news, I started coordinating with the people in Syria and India. The fast good, generous response by the Government of India is really unique. Later on, the Indian PM wrote a message of condolences to Syria. The foreign ministers in both countries contacted each other and the high-ranking officials in the MEA, and by the end of yesterday, the plan was ready, and the decision was taken successfully. The visit of the Mos MEA to the embassy is a message from the people and the Government of India towards the people and the Government of Syria. We are with you; we are keeping the position of India with you, and I can say within less than an hour a plane is leaving the Delhi airport of Delhi, going to Syria full of assistance and equipment.</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> Can you tell us about the international assistance Syria is receiving?</p>

<p><strong>Dr Bassam Alkhatib:</strong> Everybody knows we have friends around the world, and all of them took the right position to be with Syria. I am not going to name countries. Some of them have sent three planes full of assistance. Hopefully, India is now contemplating sending a second plane to Syria. The&nbsp;first one is going right now.</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong>&nbsp;Has the Israeli PM offered support to Syria?</p>

<p><strong>Dr Bassam Alkhatib:</strong> The source of the problem and evils for Syria is the Israeli occupation of our land, so such statements are nonsense.</p>

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<strong>WION: </strong>How is Syria coordinating&nbsp;with Turkey?</p>

<p><strong>Dr Bassam Alkhatib:</strong> For us in Syria, we do believe human beings are human beings. We have no problem with the people of Turkey. We don't want to see the people of Turkey suffering.</p>

<p><strong>WION: </strong>What kind of coordination were you looking for from Delhi?</p>

<p><strong>Dr Bassam Alkhatib:</strong> Absolutely. Even as I was attending the important conference, I was making contact with everyone in India and Syria. So I have just said, colleagues at the MEA had made contact&nbsp;every hour. Late last night, I was able to make contact between the two&nbsp;foreign ministers, and luckily the result you know, the plane is moving to Syria. We really appreciate the people and the Government of India for their support. This is the voice of the south we want to see in the future.</p>

<p><strong>WION: H</strong>ow much will the sanctions against your country impact&nbsp;the relief and rescue operations in your country?</p>

<p><strong>Dr Bassam Alkhatib:</strong> Those sanctions are not only impacting the Syrian government but mainly impact the Syrian people. The government, and countries who impose such sanctions, know well that they are behind the suffering of the Syrian people. But when it comes to honest and independent countries, in decisions and policies like India, it is easy to find solutions to any problem, including these sanctions. We appreciate you coming, and we appreciate the visit of MoS MEA. We really appreciate the Indian heart.</p>

<p><strong>WION: </strong>Russia has also extended support to your country in the aftermath of the earthquake?</p>

<p><strong>Dr Bassam Alkhatib:</strong> At the high level, the President of Russia call soon, the President of Syria and then many planes and all kinds of assistance were announced. I trust they will help.</p>


Syria has thanked India for sending humanitarian support in the aftermath of the earthquake that impacted the country. A devastating quake hit southern Turkey that also had a huge impact in northern Syria, with thousands feared dead.

Syria has thanked India for sending humanitarian support in the aftermath of the earthquake that impacted the country. A devastating quake hit southern Turkey that also had a huge impact in northern Syria, with thousands feared dead. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Syrian Ambassador Dr Bassam Alkhatib said, "we really appreciate people, Government of India for support, this is the voice of the south we want to see in the future". India is sending a plane load of humanitarian support to the country, even as the ambassador hoped, "another plane going to Syria with more humanitarian assistance". Yesterday, Indian and Syrian foreign ministers established contacts as New Delhi stepped up its efforts to help the country. On the sanctions against the country, the ambassador explained, "The government, countries who impose such sanctions, they know well that they are behind the suffering of Syrian people with such sanctions." Here's the complete conversation: WION: What is the current situation on the ground? Dr Bassam Alkhatib: Unluckily it's a devastating situation, a big earthquake impacted many areas of Syria. The last number I received, was 850 death and thousands of casualties of different levels. Many buildings are in ruins, many people are still trapped under the said ruins and everybody in Syria is doing all the possible best to handle the situation. The President, when he heard held a meeting of all the authorities relevant to the situation. The foreign minister also held another meeting with representatives of international organisations. With the help of many friendly countries, we have started to handle the situation. The situation is still sensitive. WION: How do you view India's support? Dr Bassam Alkhatib: I would love to start by saying that I was attending a successful meeting in Bangalore under the honourable attendance of the PM. When I heard the news, I started coordinating with the people in Syria and India. The fast good, generous response by the Government of India is really unique. Later on, the Indian PM wrote a message of condolences to Syria. The foreign ministers in both countries contacted each other and the high-ranking officials in the MEA, and by the end of yesterday, the plan was ready, and the decision was taken successfully. The visit of the Mos MEA to the embassy is a message from the people and the Government of India towards the people and the Government of Syria. We are with you; we are keeping the position of India with you, and I can say within less than an hour a plane is leaving the Delhi airport of Delhi, going to Syria full of assistance and equipment. WION: Can you tell us about the international assistance Syria is receiving? Dr Bassam Alkhatib: Everybody knows we have friends around the world, and all of them took the right position to be with Syria. I am not going to name countries. Some of them have sent three planes full of assistance. Hopefully, India is now contemplating sending a second plane to Syria. The first one is going right now. WION: Has the Israeli PM offered support to Syria? Dr Bassam Alkhatib: The source of the problem and evils for Syria is the Israeli occupation of our land, so such statements are nonsense. WION: How is Syria coordinating with Turkey? Dr Bassam Alkhatib: For us in Syria, we do believe human beings are human beings. We have no problem with the people of Turkey. We don't want to see the people of Turkey suffering. WION: What kind of coordination were you looking for from Delhi? Dr Bassam Alkhatib: Absolutely. Even as I was attending the important conference, I was making contact with everyone in India and Syria. So I have just said, colleagues at the MEA had made contact every hour. Late last night, I was able to make contact between the two foreign ministers, and luckily the result you know, the plane is moving to Syria. We really appreciate the people and the Government of India for their support. This is the voice of the south we want to see in the future. WION: How much will the sanctions against your country impact the relief and rescue operations in your country? Dr Bassam Alkhatib: Those sanctions are not only impacting the Syrian government but mainly impact the Syrian people. The government, and countries who impose such sanctions, know well that they are behind the suffering of the Syrian people. But when it comes to honest and independent countries, in decisions and policies like India, it is easy to find solutions to any problem, including these sanctions. We appreciate you coming, and we appreciate the visit of MoS MEA. We really appreciate the Indian heart. WION: Russia has also extended support to your country in the aftermath of the earthquake? Dr Bassam Alkhatib: At the high level, the President of Russia call soon, the President of Syria and then many planes and all kinds of assistance were announced. I trust they will help.

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<p>A newborn has been rescued from underneath the rubble in Syria. The baby was reportedly born under the remains of a collapsed building. However, as per reports, the mother, unfortunately, did not survive the ordeal.</p>

<p>Footage of the miraculous rescue is all over the internet. The story of this amazing rescue has emerged as a shining light amid the tragedy that has struck Turkey and Syria.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Hundreds dead, many trapped as major earthquake jolts Turkiye, Syria</strong></p>

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<p>In a video that is going viral on social media, amid the landscape of destruction, a rescuer can be seen running with the newborn in his arms.</p>

<p>Take a look at the astounding rescue here:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Syria Earthquake, 6.02. A newly born baby, his mother gave birth under the rubble and shortly passed away... This is one of the most shocking videos in the entire history of disasters. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TurkeyEarthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TurkeyEarthquake</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/syriaearthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#syriaearthquake</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TurkeyQuake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TurkeyQuake</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TurkiyeEarthquarke?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TurkiyeEarthquarke</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Syria?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Syria</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Turkey?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Turkey</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D0%A2%D1%83%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%87%D1%87%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Туреччина</a> <a href="https://t.co/th97887iZZ">pic.twitter.com/th97887iZZ</a></p>
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<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media.</strong></em></p>

<p>As per local media reports quoted by Daily Mail, the mother who had been displaced from Syria's eastern Deir Ezzor region went into labour in the aftermath of the quake.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cctv-amateur-videos-capture-turkiye-syrias-deadly-earthquake-559287">CCTV, amateur videos capture Turkiye, Syria's deadly&nbsp;earthquake</a></strong></p>

<p>Reports suggest that the infant's whole family has perished in the devastation. Rescuers are looking after the baby.</p>

<p>On Monday, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the two nations, bringing down multi-storey buildings and spreading devastation.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-syria-earthquake-update-heres-how-you-can-donate-to-help-relief-efforts-in-the-disaster-hit-countries-559509">Turkey Syria Earthquake Update: Here’s how you can donate to help relief efforts in the disaster-hit countries</a></strong></p>

<p>This massive earthquake was followed by subsequent tremors of equal and slightly lesser magnitude; each one devastating.</p>

<p>As per the latest figures, the death toll from the disaster has already crossed the 5,000 mark. It is feared that the number would only move upwards and may reach 20,000. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday warned that 23 million people including 1.4 million children could be affected by the tremors.</p>

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A newborn has been rescued from underneath the rubble in Syria. The baby was reportedly born under the remains of a collapsed building. However, as per reports, the mother, unfortunately, did not survive the ordeal.

A newborn has been rescued from underneath the rubble in Syria. The baby was reportedly born under the remains of a collapsed building. However, as per reports, the mother, unfortunately, did not survive the ordeal. Footage of the miraculous rescue is all over the internet. The story of this amazing rescue has emerged as a shining light amid the tragedy that has struck Turkey and Syria. Watch | Hundreds dead, many trapped as major earthquake jolts Turkiye, Syria In a video that is going viral on social media, amid the landscape of destruction, a rescuer can be seen running with the newborn in his arms. Take a look at the astounding rescue here: Syria Earthquake, 6.02. A newly born baby, his mother gave birth under the rubble and shortly passed away... This is one of the most shocking videos in the entire history of disasters. #TurkeyEarthquake #syriaearthquake #TurkeyQuake #TurkiyeEarthquarke #Syria #Turkey #Туреччина pic.twitter.com/th97887iZZ — Oksana Johannesson (@Miss_Oksana) February 6, 2023 × Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. As per local media reports quoted by Daily Mail, the mother who had been displaced from Syria's eastern Deir Ezzor region went into labour in the aftermath of the quake. Also read | CCTV, amateur videos capture Turkiye, Syria's deadly earthquake Reports suggest that the infant's whole family has perished in the devastation. Rescuers are looking after the baby. On Monday, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the two nations, bringing down multi-storey buildings and spreading devastation. Also read | Turkey Syria Earthquake Update: Here’s how you can donate to help relief efforts in the disaster-hit countries This massive earthquake was followed by subsequent tremors of equal and slightly lesser magnitude; each one devastating. As per the latest figures, the death toll from the disaster has already crossed the 5,000 mark. It is feared that the number would only move upwards and may reach 20,000. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday warned that 23 million people including 1.4 million children could be affected by the tremors. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Miracle amid devastation': Baby born under rubble; rescued after Syria, Turkey earthquake. Watch!

<p>More than 1,000 people have been confirmed as dead due to the massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck central Turkiye and Northwestern Syria.</p>

<p>The quake, as per a Reuters report, was also felt in Cyprus and Lebanon. However, as per the Danish geological institute, tremors from the earthquake were felt as far away as Greenland, some 5,500 km away. &nbsp;</p>

<p>CCTV footage and mobile footage of the devastation have flooded the internet. Some of these videos show people trapped under the rubble, others show the moment when massive buildings fell like a "house of cards".</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Hundreds dead, many trapped as major earthquake jolts Turkiye, Syria</strong></p>

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<p>These videos show in first person the wide-scale destruction that has struck Turkey and Syria.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">7.4 Earthquake in Turkey very badly shaken <a href="https://t.co/6PdBtfL3E9">pic.twitter.com/6PdBtfL3E9</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The impact of the massive <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/earthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#earthquake</a> in the streets of Gaziantep, southern Turkey.<br />
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Update- 1006 Killed &amp; 5590 injured.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/deprem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#deprem</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Idlib?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Idlib</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Syria?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Syria</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DEPREMOLDU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DEPREMOLDU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TurkeyEarthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TurkeyEarthquake</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Turkey?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Turkey</a> <a href="https://t.co/n4ejuCz28l">pic.twitter.com/n4ejuCz28l</a></p>
— Chaudhary Parvez (@ChaudharyParvez) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChaudharyParvez/status/1622512680610467840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The level of destruction caused by the earthquake in Turkey makes it look like a war zone. This is utterly heartbreaking. Pray for Turkey and especially for the people trapped under the rubble. <a href="https://t.co/PeqPXoNKlF">pic.twitter.com/PeqPXoNKlF</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🚨 BREAKING NEWS<br />
IT IS ANNOUNCED THAT A TOTAL OF 1710 BUILDINGS HAVE BEEN DESTROYED DUE TO THE EARTHQUAKE IN TURKEY. There are aftershocks or buildings that have been damaged and subsequently demolished<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Turkey?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Turkey</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kahramanmaras?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kahramanmaras</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/malatya?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#malatya</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/deprem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#deprem</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/earthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#earthquake</a><a href="https://t.co/UzET9pMNSa">pic.twitter.com/UzET9pMNSa</a></p>
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Before vs Now. <a href="https://t.co/vAtIWhmlsA">pic.twitter.com/vAtIWhmlsA</a></p>
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The Entire buildings collapsed in South <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Turkey?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Turkey</a> the epicenter of 7.8 magnitude earthquake in last hour,<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Turkey?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Turkey</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/earthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#earthquake</a> <a href="https://t.co/pJtFoJlWfK">pic.twitter.com/pJtFoJlWfK</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Moments of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/earthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#earthquake</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Turkey?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Turkey</a>.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/earthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#earthquake</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Syria?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Syria</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Iraq?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Iraq</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Turkey?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Turkey</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Iran</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TurkeyEarthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TurkeyEarthquake</a> <a href="https://t.co/416FgoYZ2K">pic.twitter.com/416FgoYZ2K</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🇸🇾⚡Syrian city of Harem totally wiped out.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Turkey?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Turkey</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TurkeyEarthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TurkeyEarthquake</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/earthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#earthquake</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BreakingNews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BreakingNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/deprem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#deprem</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Syria?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Syria</a> <a href="https://t.co/IpdanaSnMy">pic.twitter.com/IpdanaSnMy</a></p>
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<p>Speaking to Reuters, a Diyarbakir resident described being "shaken like a cradle" and shared that two of her sons are still trapped under the rubble.</p>

<p>Yet another person, Erdem, a resident of the Turkish city of Gaziantep, said, "I have never felt anything like it in the 40 years I've lived."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/78-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-southern-turkey-killing-at-least-15-559050">More than 1,500 killed across Turkiye and Syria in devastating earthquake</a></strong></p>

<p>In Turkiye, a "level four alarm" has been sounded. This calls for international assistance. Syria, which was already battling with 11 years of civil war saw numerous buildings tumble down in the provinces of Hama, Aleppo and Latakia.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-rushes-support-in-the-aftermath-of-turkiye-earthquake-559261">India rushes support in the aftermath of Türkiye earthquake</a></strong></p>

<p>The latest numbers show that 912 perished in Turkiye, while in Syria 592 have been confirmed dead. This brings the total death toll to 1,504.&nbsp;</p>

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More than 1,000 people have been confirmed as dead due to the massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck central Turkiye and Northwestern Syria. The quake, as per a Reuters report, was also felt in Cyprus and Lebanon.

More than 1,000 people have been confirmed as dead due to the massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck central Turkiye and Northwestern Syria. The quake, as per a Reuters report, was also felt in Cyprus and Lebanon. However, as per the Danish geological institute, tremors from the earthquake were felt as far away as Greenland, some 5,500 km away. CCTV footage and mobile footage of the devastation have flooded the internet. Some of these videos show people trapped under the rubble, others show the moment when massive buildings fell like a "house of cards". Watch | Hundreds dead, many trapped as major earthquake jolts Turkiye, Syria These videos show in first person the wide-scale destruction that has struck Turkey and Syria. Here are some of them. Viewer discretion is advised. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. 7.4 Earthquake in Turkey very badly shaken pic.twitter.com/6PdBtfL3E9 — Salih Taşalan (@salih453226) February 6, 2023 × The impact of the massive #earthquake in the streets of Gaziantep, southern Turkey. Update- 1006 Killed & 5590 injured.#deprem #Idlib #Syria #DEPREMOLDU #TurkeyEarthquake #Turkey pic.twitter.com/n4ejuCz28l — Chaudhary Parvez (@ChaudharyParvez) February 6, 2023 × The level of destruction caused by the earthquake in Turkey makes it look like a war zone. This is utterly heartbreaking. Pray for Turkey and especially for the people trapped under the rubble. pic.twitter.com/PeqPXoNKlF — KC (@kci2013) February 6, 2023 × 🚨 BREAKING NEWS IT IS ANNOUNCED THAT A TOTAL OF 1710 BUILDINGS HAVE BEEN DESTROYED DUE TO THE EARTHQUAKE IN TURKEY. There are aftershocks or buildings that have been damaged and subsequently demolished#Turkey #kahramanmaras #malatya #deprem #earthquakepic.twitter.com/UzET9pMNSa — Eren ☭🇹🇷 (@Eren50855570) February 6, 2023 × 2,200 years old Gazintap Castle destroyed by the earthquake in Turkey. Before vs Now. pic.twitter.com/vAtIWhmlsA — Xavi Ruiz (@xruiztru) February 6, 2023 × February 6, 2023 ....There are reports of several hundred dead. The Entire buildings collapsed in South #Turkey the epicenter of 7.8 magnitude earthquake in last hour,#Turkey #earthquake pic.twitter.com/pJtFoJlWfK — Naveed Awan (@Naveedawan78) February 6, 2023 × Moments of #earthquake in #Turkey.#earthquake #Syria #Iraq #Turkey #Iran#TurkeyEarthquake pic.twitter.com/416FgoYZ2K — Mirza Ali (@MirzaAli09) February 6, 2023 × SYRIA: Catastrophic scenes from Aleppo during the earthquake depict the collapsing of buildings. pic.twitter.com/vOrfH29cQD — Truthseeker (@Xx17965797N) February 6, 2023 × 🇸🇾⚡Syrian city of Harem totally wiped out.#Turkey #TurkeyEarthquake #earthquake #BreakingNews #deprem #Syria pic.twitter.com/IpdanaSnMy — NEWS ALL TIME (@NEWS_ALL_TIME) February 6, 2023 × Speaking to Reuters, a Diyarbakir resident described being "shaken like a cradle" and shared that two of her sons are still trapped under the rubble. Yet another person, Erdem, a resident of the Turkish city of Gaziantep, said, "I have never felt anything like it in the 40 years I've lived." Also read | More than 1,500 killed across Turkiye and Syria in devastating earthquake In Turkiye, a "level four alarm" has been sounded. This calls for international assistance. Syria, which was already battling with 11 years of civil war saw numerous buildings tumble down in the provinces of Hama, Aleppo and Latakia. Also read | India rushes support in the aftermath of Türkiye earthquake The latest numbers show that 912 perished in Turkiye, while in Syria 592 have been confirmed dead. This brings the total death toll to 1,504. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

CCTV, amateur videos capture Turkiye, Syria's deadly earthquake

<p>A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake has wrought widespread destruction in Turkey&nbsp;and Syria. The latest counts have put the death toll at around 3,700 people. However, it is expected that this figure may reach 10,000, as many people are still trapped under the rubble.</p>

<p>The earthquake has brought down massive multi-storey buildings and whole apartment blocks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per Reuters, this is the worst tremor to hit Turkey&nbsp;this century. In war-hit Syria, it has only added to the devastation already being borne by millions of Syrians who for 11 years have been plagued by war.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Hundreds dead, many trapped as major earthquake jolts Turkiye, Syria</strong></p>

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<p>The death toll which is continuously moving upwards is already the highest toll from any earthquake Turkey&nbsp;has endured since 1999. Back then, a tremor of seven-plus magnitude had killed more than 17,000 people.</p>

<p>Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, as per Reuters, called this a "historic disaster" and the worst tremor to hit the country since 1939. As per the leader who is currently preparing for a tough election in May, authorities are doing everything they could do.</p>

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<p>"Everyone is putting their heart and soul into efforts although the winter season, cold weather and the earthquake happening during the night makes things more difficult."</p>

<p>Syria has appealed to the international community for aid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A statement by the Syrian foreign ministry appealed to "member states of the United Nations... the International Committee of the Red Cross and other humanitarian" groups to support "efforts to face the devastating earthquake".</p>

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<p>The community too has overwhelmingly come in support of the disaster-struck countries. Russian rescue workers, as per Reuters, have flown to the two nations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India too has voiced its readiness to "provide all possible help" to them. In a statement, its government said that on PM Narendra Modi's instructions, the National Disaster Rescue Force's search and rescue teams paired with medical teams are to be dispatched promptly. Reportedly, the United Nations is also present on the ground to assess the needs and provide assistance.</p>

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A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake has wrought widespread destruction in Turkey and Syria. The latest counts have put the death toll at around 3,700 people. However, it is expected that this figure may reach 10,000, as many people are still trapped under the rubble.

A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake has wrought widespread destruction in Turkey and Syria. The latest counts have put the death toll at around 3,700 people. However, it is expected that this figure may reach 10,000, as many people are still trapped under the rubble. The earthquake has brought down massive multi-storey buildings and whole apartment blocks. As per Reuters, this is the worst tremor to hit Turkey this century. In war-hit Syria, it has only added to the devastation already being borne by millions of Syrians who for 11 years have been plagued by war. Watch | Hundreds dead, many trapped as major earthquake jolts Turkiye, Syria The death toll which is continuously moving upwards is already the highest toll from any earthquake Turkey has endured since 1999. Back then, a tremor of seven-plus magnitude had killed more than 17,000 people. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, as per Reuters, called this a "historic disaster" and the worst tremor to hit the country since 1939. As per the leader who is currently preparing for a tough election in May, authorities are doing everything they could do. Also read | CCTV, amateur videos capture Turkiye, Syria's deadly earthquake "Everyone is putting their heart and soul into efforts although the winter season, cold weather and the earthquake happening during the night makes things more difficult." Syria has appealed to the international community for aid. A statement by the Syrian foreign ministry appealed to "member states of the United Nations... the International Committee of the Red Cross and other humanitarian" groups to support "efforts to face the devastating earthquake". Also read | India rushes support in the aftermath of Türkiye earthquake The community too has overwhelmingly come in support of the disaster-struck countries. Russian rescue workers, as per Reuters, have flown to the two nations. India too has voiced its readiness to "provide all possible help" to them. In a statement, its government said that on PM Narendra Modi's instructions, the National Disaster Rescue Force's search and rescue teams paired with medical teams are to be dispatched promptly. Reportedly, the United Nations is also present on the ground to assess the needs and provide assistance. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Death toll from Syria-Turkey earthquake crosses 3,700; international community steps in to help

<p>Over 5,000 people have been killed and thousands of buildings reduced to rubble after a devastating earthquake of 7.8 magnitude struck Turkey and Syria, even as rescuers try to look for survivors. It is believed that the toll might increase further as the rescue operation proceeds.</p>

<p>According to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), at least 2,921 people were confirmed dead, while the Syrian government reported 1,444 casualties. Thousands more were injured, with the death toll expected to rise.</p>

<p>United Nations has predicted that the death toll could increase to more than 20,000 from one of the most powerful earthquakes to hit the region in at least a century, reports Guardian.</p>

<p>Several nations have pledged aid after the 7.8-magnitude quake, which hit as people were still sleeping and amid freezing weather that has hampered emergency efforts.</p>

<p>Thousands of multi-storey apartment buildings turned to rubble in Turkey, while Syria announced dozens of collapses, as well as damage to archaeological sites in Aleppo.</p>

<p>In Turkey alone, more than 5,600 buildings were destroyed, authorities said. Hospitals were damaged, and one collapsed in the city of Iskenderun, according to AP news agency.</p>

<p>Planes carrying aid shipments from Iraq and Iran arrived at Damascus International Airport, Syrian state media SANA reported.</p>

<p><strong>Turkey, Syria earthquakes: Over 2000 dead, 3000 buildings collpase, neighbourhoods vanish</strong></p>

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<p>On Monday, the Iranian aid arrived, while the Iraqi aid was delivered early Tuesday morning (local time), SANA reported.</p>

<p>According to an official at the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mahdi Ghanem, each plane carried about 70 tons of food, medical supplies, blankets and necessary supplies.</p>

<p>Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad he would dispatch humanitarian aid to the area, Iranian state media IRNA reported.</p>

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<p>More than 7,800 people were rescued across 10 provinces, according to Orhan Tatar, an official with Turkey’s disaster management authority.</p>

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<p>On Monday, the US&nbsp;Geological Survey recorded the quake at 7.8, with a depth of 18 kilometers (11 miles). Hours later, another 7.5 magnitude temor, likely triggered by the first, struck more than 100 kilometers (60 miles) away.</p>

<h2><strong>Turkey— world's most active earthquake zones</strong></h2>

<p>Turkey&nbsp;is considered one of the world's most active earthquake zones.&nbsp;The region sits on top of major fault lines and&nbsp;is frequently shaken by earthquakes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The last time the country recorded massive 7.8-magnitude tremor was in 1939, when 33,000 died in the eastern Erzincan province.</p>

<p>The Turkish region of Duzce suffered a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in 1999, when more than 17,000 people died.</p>

<p>Experts have long warned a large quake could devastate Istanbul, a megalopolis of 16 million people filled with rickety homes.</p>

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Over 5,000 people have been killed and thousands of buildings reduced to rubble after a devastating earthquake of 7.8 magnitude struck Turkey and Syria, even as rescuers try to look for survivors.

Over 5,000 people have been killed and thousands of buildings reduced to rubble after a devastating earthquake of 7.8 magnitude struck Turkey and Syria, even as rescuers try to look for survivors. It is believed that the toll might increase further as the rescue operation proceeds. According to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), at least 2,921 people were confirmed dead, while the Syrian government reported 1,444 casualties. Thousands more were injured, with the death toll expected to rise. United Nations has predicted that the death toll could increase to more than 20,000 from one of the most powerful earthquakes to hit the region in at least a century, reports Guardian. Several nations have pledged aid after the 7.8-magnitude quake, which hit as people were still sleeping and amid freezing weather that has hampered emergency efforts. Thousands of multi-storey apartment buildings turned to rubble in Turkey, while Syria announced dozens of collapses, as well as damage to archaeological sites in Aleppo. In Turkey alone, more than 5,600 buildings were destroyed, authorities said. Hospitals were damaged, and one collapsed in the city of Iskenderun, according to AP news agency. Planes carrying aid shipments from Iraq and Iran arrived at Damascus International Airport, Syrian state media SANA reported. Turkey, Syria earthquakes: Over 2000 dead, 3000 buildings collpase, neighbourhoods vanish On Monday, the Iranian aid arrived, while the Iraqi aid was delivered early Tuesday morning (local time), SANA reported. According to an official at the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mahdi Ghanem, each plane carried about 70 tons of food, medical supplies, blankets and necessary supplies. Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad he would dispatch humanitarian aid to the area, Iranian state media IRNA reported. Also read | Is India prepared for massive quake? Lessons from tremor that rocked Turkiye More than 7,800 people were rescued across 10 provinces, according to Orhan Tatar, an official with Turkey’s disaster management authority. Also read | India to provide 'all possible assistance' to Turkiye after massive earthquake On Monday, the US Geological Survey recorded the quake at 7.8, with a depth of 18 kilometers (11 miles). Hours later, another 7.5 magnitude temor, likely triggered by the first, struck more than 100 kilometers (60 miles) away. Turkey— world's most active earthquake zones Turkey is considered one of the world's most active earthquake zones. The region sits on top of major fault lines and is frequently shaken by earthquakes. The last time the country recorded massive 7.8-magnitude tremor was in 1939, when 33,000 died in the eastern Erzincan province. The Turkish region of Duzce suffered a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in 1999, when more than 17,000 people died. Experts have long warned a large quake could devastate Istanbul, a megalopolis of 16 million people filled with rickety homes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Death toll in Turkey-Syria earthquake surpasses 5,000

<p><strong>Turkey-Syria earthquake:&nbsp;</strong>Turkey and Syria were hit by two massive earthquakes on Monday, 6 February. More than 4000 people have been found dead yet and this number is expected to rise as search and rescue operations are still going on. The first earthquake struck central Turkey and northwest Syria, which was one of the most powerful quakes in the region in at least a century. The tremors of the second earthquake were felt hours later.</p>

<p>The first earthquake was of 7.8 magnitude, which hit in the early darkness of a winter morning. The second quake was felt at 7.7 magnitude in the middle of the day on Monday, as rescuers in both countries were still attempting to search for survivors. The images coming out of both countries show panicked people sheltering in the street as building around them quaked during the aftershock in the town of Kahramanmaras, north of Gaziantep.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Horrors of these massive earthquakes were felt as far as Lebanon, Greece, Israel and the island of Cyprus. In southern Turkey, 150 miles from the border with Syria and 50 miles from the epicentre of the earthquake in Kahramanmaras people felt aftershocks hours later.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Turkey-Syria earthquake: Cities and areas most affected by the earthquakes</strong></h2>

<p>Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD) said that at least 5,600 structures have crumbled till now due to Monday’s disastrous earthquakes. The Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said search and rescue teams had been dispatched to the affected areas. “We do not know how high the number of dead and injured will go. Our hope is to get through this disaster with the least loss”, he said in a speech.</p>

<p>He also added that this is the biggest disaster that Turkey has experienced in the last century after the 1939 Ezrincan earthquake. &nbsp;Apart from the epicentre, many parts of Turkey and Syria were heavily damaged due to these quakes:</p>

<p><strong>1. Kahramanmaras, Turkey: &nbsp;</strong>The second 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Kahramanmaraş province in central Turkey following the first deadly earthquake that killed at least 1,000 people and wounded over 7,000, the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said Monday.</p>
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<p>According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the earthquake that hit 10 Turkish provinces and northern Syria occurred at a depth of 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) in the Pazarcık district of Kahramanmaraş at 4:17 a.m. local time (1:17 a.m. GMT).</p>

<p><strong>2. Aleppo, Syria:</strong> Syria’s war-torn city of Aleppo is among the areas to have borne out the brunt of a deadly earthquake. More than 1400 people have been reported dead so far in northern Syria following the quake. Even before the earthquake, the situation was grim in the city, with freezing weather, crumbling infrastructure and a cholera outbreak causing misery to many.</p>
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<p>Now people in Aleppo, have nowhere to go, either because their homes have been destroyed or because they are afraid of further quakes.</p>

<p><strong>&nbsp;3. Gaziantep, Turkey:</strong> A 2200-year-old Gaziantep Castle was destroyed after two massive earthquakes that hit Turkey. The historic castle located atop a hill in the city was jolted on Monday by quakes. This city was once a site of refuge for Syrian migrants, which is now destroyed to rubble.</p>
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<p>Gaziantep, one of southern Turkey’s major cities, has a population of almost two million people, and between one-quarter and one-third of them are Syrian refugees.</p>

<p><strong>4. Diyarbakir, Turkey:</strong> The southern-eastern city of Turkey was hit by a huge aftershock of the massive earthquake that turned its apartment blocks into mounds of rubble and piles of shattered masonry. Gaziantep, one of southern Turkey’s major cities, has a population of almost two million people, and between one-quarter and one-third of them are Syrian refugees.</p>
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<p>Two fresh earthquakes of 5.6 and 5.7 magnitude hit Turkey on Tuesday, 7 February, a day after mass destruction on Monday. The European Union has mobilised search and rescue teams to help Turkey, while bloc’s Copernicus system has been activated to provide emergency mapping services.&nbsp;</p>


Turkey-Syria earthquake: Turkey and Syria were hit by two massive earthquakes on Monday, 6 February. More than 4000 people have been found dead yet and this number is expected to rise as search and rescue operations are still going on.

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Turkey and Syria were hit by two massive earthquakes on Monday, 6 February. More than 4000 people have been found dead yet and this number is expected to rise as search and rescue operations are still going on. The first earthquake struck central Turkey and northwest Syria, which was one of the most powerful quakes in the region in at least a century. The tremors of the second earthquake were felt hours later. The first earthquake was of 7.8 magnitude, which hit in the early darkness of a winter morning. The second quake was felt at 7.7 magnitude in the middle of the day on Monday, as rescuers in both countries were still attempting to search for survivors. The images coming out of both countries show panicked people sheltering in the street as building around them quaked during the aftershock in the town of Kahramanmaras, north of Gaziantep. Horrors of these massive earthquakes were felt as far as Lebanon, Greece, Israel and the island of Cyprus. In southern Turkey, 150 miles from the border with Syria and 50 miles from the epicentre of the earthquake in Kahramanmaras people felt aftershocks hours later. Turkey-Syria earthquake: Cities and areas most affected by the earthquakes Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD) said that at least 5,600 structures have crumbled till now due to Monday’s disastrous earthquakes. The Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said search and rescue teams had been dispatched to the affected areas. “We do not know how high the number of dead and injured will go. Our hope is to get through this disaster with the least loss”, he said in a speech. He also added that this is the biggest disaster that Turkey has experienced in the last century after the 1939 Ezrincan earthquake. Apart from the epicentre, many parts of Turkey and Syria were heavily damaged due to these quakes: 1. Kahramanmaras, Turkey: The second 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Kahramanmaraş province in central Turkey following the first deadly earthquake that killed at least 1,000 people and wounded over 7,000, the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said Monday. According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the earthquake that hit 10 Turkish provinces and northern Syria occurred at a depth of 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) in the Pazarcık district of Kahramanmaraş at 4:17 a.m. local time (1:17 a.m. GMT). 2. Aleppo, Syria: Syria’s war-torn city of Aleppo is among the areas to have borne out the brunt of a deadly earthquake. More than 1400 people have been reported dead so far in northern Syria following the quake. Even before the earthquake, the situation was grim in the city, with freezing weather, crumbling infrastructure and a cholera outbreak causing misery to many. Now people in Aleppo, have nowhere to go, either because their homes have been destroyed or because they are afraid of further quakes. 3. Gaziantep, Turkey: A 2200-year-old Gaziantep Castle was destroyed after two massive earthquakes that hit Turkey. The historic castle located atop a hill in the city was jolted on Monday by quakes. This city was once a site of refuge for Syrian migrants, which is now destroyed to rubble. Gaziantep, one of southern Turkey’s major cities, has a population of almost two million people, and between one-quarter and one-third of them are Syrian refugees. 4. Diyarbakir, Turkey: The southern-eastern city of Turkey was hit by a huge aftershock of the massive earthquake that turned its apartment blocks into mounds of rubble and piles of shattered masonry. Gaziantep, one of southern Turkey’s major cities, has a population of almost two million people, and between one-quarter and one-third of them are Syrian refugees. Two fresh earthquakes of 5.6 and 5.7 magnitude hit Turkey on Tuesday, 7 February, a day after mass destruction on Monday. The European Union has mobilised search and rescue teams to help Turkey, while bloc’s Copernicus system has been activated to provide emergency mapping services.

Turkey-Syria earthquake update: Worst-hit areas and cities; Turkey hit by two new earthquakes today

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<p>Taking advantage of a deadly earthquake that has left thousands dead, at least 20 prisoners escaped a Syrian prison on Monday. The jail inmates mutinied in the aftermath of the earthquake and managed to escape.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The military police prison, situated in the town of Rajo in southwestern Syria houses over 2,000 inmates with nearly&nbsp;1,300 belonging&nbsp;to the terror outfit Islamic State.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"After the earthquake struck, Rajo was affected and inmates started to mutiny and took control of parts of the prison," a jail official was quoted as saying by AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"About 20 prisoners fled...who are believed to be IS terrorists."</p>

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<p>Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor released a statement saying it could not verify if the prisoners had escaped but confirmed there was a mutiny.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The alleged escape of the IS operatives comes a little more than a month after the terror outfit conducted an attack in Raqa to free the jihadists.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Monday, while most of the populace across Turkey and Syria was sound asleep, an earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale with epicentre near the Syrian border struck the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The powerful shockwaves sent the buildings dangling while several high-rises were flattened in an instant. Tsunami alerts were issued by Italy, which was later withdrawn.</p>

<p>While the surviving people had barely braved the first earthquake, an aftershock measuring 7.5 hit the region a few hours later, further piling on the misery.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Going by the initial estimates, United Nations has predicted that the death toll could rise to more than 20,000.</p>

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<p>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan&nbsp;has declared a seven-day national mourning. Meanwhile, international communities have rushed to help the disaster-hit nation. Many countries have come forward to send aid and rescue workers.</p>

<p>However, given the scale of the devastation, it could take months to get the final picture. The priority remains to save those, who might still be breathing under the debris.&nbsp;</p>

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Taking advantage of a deadly earthquake that has left thousands dead, at least 20 prisoners escaped a Syrian prison on Monday. The jail inmates mutinied in the aftermath of the earthquake and managed to escape.

Taking advantage of a deadly earthquake that has left thousands dead, at least 20 prisoners escaped a Syrian prison on Monday. The jail inmates mutinied in the aftermath of the earthquake and managed to escape. The military police prison, situated in the town of Rajo in southwestern Syria houses over 2,000 inmates with nearly 1,300 belonging to the terror outfit Islamic State. "After the earthquake struck, Rajo was affected and inmates started to mutiny and took control of parts of the prison," a jail official was quoted as saying by AFP. "About 20 prisoners fled...who are believed to be IS terrorists." WATCH | Turkiye, Syria jolted by massive earthquakes, over thousand killed × Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor released a statement saying it could not verify if the prisoners had escaped but confirmed there was a mutiny. The alleged escape of the IS operatives comes a little more than a month after the terror outfit conducted an attack in Raqa to free the jihadists. WATCH | Drone footage shows the devastating earthquake aftermath in Turkey On Monday, while most of the populace across Turkey and Syria was sound asleep, an earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale with epicentre near the Syrian border struck the region. The powerful shockwaves sent the buildings dangling while several high-rises were flattened in an instant. Tsunami alerts were issued by Italy, which was later withdrawn. While the surviving people had barely braved the first earthquake, an aftershock measuring 7.5 hit the region a few hours later, further piling on the misery. Going by the initial estimates, United Nations has predicted that the death toll could rise to more than 20,000. Read more: Death toll in Turkiye-Syria earthquake soars to 4,300, more casualties feared Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared a seven-day national mourning. Meanwhile, international communities have rushed to help the disaster-hit nation. Many countries have come forward to send aid and rescue workers. However, given the scale of the devastation, it could take months to get the final picture. The priority remains to save those, who might still be breathing under the debris. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

At least 20 inmates belonging to Islamic State escape Syrian prison after the earthquake

<p><strong>Turkey-Syria Earthquake:</strong> On Monday, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook parts of Turkey and Syria, killing more than 4,400 people. The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers are still searching for people stuck in the debris. An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth’s lithosphere that creates seismic waves.&nbsp;Turkey and Syria border was struck by two powerful earthquakes within a span of 12 hours. The first quake was measured at 7.8 magnitudes, tremors of which were felt as far away as Cyprus and Cairo.</p>

<p>The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSV) said preliminary data showed the second larger quake was measured at 7.7 magnitudes and was 42 miles (67 km) north-east of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, at a depth of 2000 metres.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here is a list of some of the world’s scariest earthquakes took place around the world since 2000:</p>

<p><strong>June 22, 2022:</strong> In <strong>Afghanistan,</strong> more than 1,100 people died due to a magnitude 6.1 earthquake. The most affected provinces were Paktika, Khost and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It was felt over 310 miles (500 km) away by at least 119 million people, including parts of India and Iran.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>August 14, 2021:</strong> In <strong>Haiti,</strong> a magnitude 7.2 earthquake killed&nbsp;more than 2,200 people. The epicentre was near the town of Leogane, Ouest department, which is approximately 16 miles (25 km) west of Haiti’s capital. By 24 January, at least 52 aftershocks measuring 4.5 or greater had been recorded.</p>

<p><strong>September 28, 2018:</strong> A magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit&nbsp;<strong>Indonesia,</strong> killing more than 4,300 people. The earthquake struck in the neck of the Minahasa Peninsula, Indonesia, with its epicentre located in the mountainous Donggala Regency, Central Sulawesi.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>August 24, 2016:</strong> A magnitude 6.2 earthquake in central <strong>Italy</strong> killed&nbsp;more than 300 people. Its epicentre was close to Accumoli, with its hypocentre at a depth of 4 ± 1 km, approximately 47 miles (75 km) southeast of Perugia and 45 km (28 mi) north of L'Aquila, in an area near the borders of the Umbria, Lazio, Abruzzo and Marche regions.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>April 25, 2015:</strong> In <strong>Nepal,</strong> more than 8,800 people are killed by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. It occurred at 11:56 Nepal Standard Time on Saturday, 25 April 2015. &nbsp;Its epicentre was east of Gorkha District at Barpak, Gorkha, roughly 53 miles (85 km)&nbsp;northwest of central Kathmandu, and its hypocenter was at a depth of approximately 8.2 km (5.1 mi).</p>

<p>The ground motion recorded in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, was of low frequency, which, along with its occurrence at an hour when many people in rural areas were working outdoors, decreased the loss of property and human lives.</p>

<p><strong>August 3, 2014:</strong> A magnitude 6.2 earthquake near Wenping, <strong>China,</strong> killed&nbsp;more than 700 people. Over 12,000 houses collapsed and 30,000 were damaged. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred 18 miles (29 km)&nbsp;WSW of Zhaotong city at 16:03 local time</p>

<p><strong>September 24, 2013: </strong>A magnitude 7.7 quake strikes southwest <strong>Pakistan, </strong>killing more than 800 people. The United States Geological Survey reported that the earthquake took place on Tuesday 24 September 2013 at 11:29:48 UTC. The depth was reported to be 9.3 miles (15 km). The earthquake reportedly lasted about a minute, causing panic in cities of southern Pakistan such as Karachi and Hyderabad.</p>

<p><strong>March 11, 2011:</strong> A magnitude 9.0 quake off the northeast coast of <strong>Japan</strong> triggered&nbsp;a tsunami, killing more than 20,000 people. &nbsp;The epicentre was located some 80 miles (130 km) east of the city of Sendai, Miyagi prefecture, and the focus occurred at a depth of 18.6 miles (about 30 km) below the floor of the western Pacific Ocean.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>January 26, 2001:</strong> A magnitude 7.6 earthquake shook the Bhuj in Gujarat, <strong>India</strong> at 8:46 am IST. The epicentre of the quake was about 5.5 miles (9 km) southwest of the village of Chobari in the Kutch District of Bhuj. The earthquake killed 13,805 to 20,023 people, injured another 167,000 and destroyed nearly 340,000 buildings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As soon as the news of the earthquakes at the Turkey-Syria border broke out, global communities rush over to send aid and relief operations to affected areas.&nbsp;</p>


Turkey-Syria Earthquake: On Monday, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook parts of Turkey and Syria, killing more than 4,400 people. The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers are still searching for people stuck in the debris.

Turkey-Syria Earthquake: On Monday, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook parts of Turkey and Syria, killing more than 4,400 people. The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers are still searching for people stuck in the debris. An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth’s lithosphere that creates seismic waves. Turkey and Syria border was struck by two powerful earthquakes within a span of 12 hours. The first quake was measured at 7.8 magnitudes, tremors of which were felt as far away as Cyprus and Cairo. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSV) said preliminary data showed the second larger quake was measured at 7.7 magnitudes and was 42 miles (67 km) north-east of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, at a depth of 2000 metres. Here is a list of some of the world’s scariest earthquakes took place around the world since 2000: June 22, 2022: In Afghanistan, more than 1,100 people died due to a magnitude 6.1 earthquake. The most affected provinces were Paktika, Khost and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It was felt over 310 miles (500 km) away by at least 119 million people, including parts of India and Iran. August 14, 2021: In Haiti, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake killed more than 2,200 people. The epicentre was near the town of Leogane, Ouest department, which is approximately 16 miles (25 km) west of Haiti’s capital. By 24 January, at least 52 aftershocks measuring 4.5 or greater had been recorded. September 28, 2018: A magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit Indonesia, killing more than 4,300 people. The earthquake struck in the neck of the Minahasa Peninsula, Indonesia, with its epicentre located in the mountainous Donggala Regency, Central Sulawesi. August 24, 2016: A magnitude 6.2 earthquake in central Italy killed more than 300 people. Its epicentre was close to Accumoli, with its hypocentre at a depth of 4 ± 1 km, approximately 47 miles (75 km) southeast of Perugia and 45 km (28 mi) north of L'Aquila, in an area near the borders of the Umbria, Lazio, Abruzzo and Marche regions. April 25, 2015: In Nepal, more than 8,800 people are killed by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. It occurred at 11:56 Nepal Standard Time on Saturday, 25 April 2015. Its epicentre was east of Gorkha District at Barpak, Gorkha, roughly 53 miles (85 km) northwest of central Kathmandu, and its hypocenter was at a depth of approximately 8.2 km (5.1 mi). The ground motion recorded in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, was of low frequency, which, along with its occurrence at an hour when many people in rural areas were working outdoors, decreased the loss of property and human lives. August 3, 2014: A magnitude 6.2 earthquake near Wenping, China, killed more than 700 people. Over 12,000 houses collapsed and 30,000 were damaged. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred 18 miles (29 km) WSW of Zhaotong city at 16:03 local time September 24, 2013: A magnitude 7.7 quake strikes southwest Pakistan, killing more than 800 people. The United States Geological Survey reported that the earthquake took place on Tuesday 24 September 2013 at 11:29:48 UTC. The depth was reported to be 9.3 miles (15 km). The earthquake reportedly lasted about a minute, causing panic in cities of southern Pakistan such as Karachi and Hyderabad. March 11, 2011: A magnitude 9.0 quake off the northeast coast of Japan triggered a tsunami, killing more than 20,000 people. The epicentre was located some 80 miles (130 km) east of the city of Sendai, Miyagi prefecture, and the focus occurred at a depth of 18.6 miles (about 30 km) below the floor of the western Pacific Ocean. January 26, 2001: A magnitude 7.6 earthquake shook the Bhuj in Gujarat, India at 8:46 am IST. The epicentre of the quake was about 5.5 miles (9 km) southwest of the village of Chobari in the Kutch District of Bhuj. The earthquake killed 13,805 to 20,023 people, injured another 167,000 and destroyed nearly 340,000 buildings. As soon as the news of the earthquakes at the Turkey-Syria border broke out, global communities rush over to send aid and relief operations to affected areas.

Earthquake in Turkey, Syria: Timeline of the world's most devastating earthquakes since 2000

<p>More than 1,400 people died in the disastrous 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkiye. Several CCTV and mobile footages of the devastation have flooded the internet. Some of the videos show people trapped under the rubble, while others show the moments when many massive buildings fell.</p>

<p>Among these footages, one video shows a Turkish reporter broadcasting live from Malatya on Monday, sharing&nbsp;site experience. The A Harber reporter was then spotted running as he saw a building collapsing, creating a plume of dust.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Both reporter and the cameraperson appeared unharmed and continued documenting the scenes, which were broadcasted live at 1:30 local time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a later video, the reporter was seen comforting a young girl who was crying being distressed by the scenes around her.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The video also captures people running from the scene amid sounds of alarms.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/78-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-southern-turkey-killing-at-least-15-559050"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;More than 2,300 killed across Turkiye and Syria in devastating earthquake</strong></a></p>

<p>The second earthquake of a 7.5 magnitude tremor occurred around the same time but was not considered to be an aftershock.</p>

<p>Death toll in quake-hit Turkiye and Syria rose to over 2,000 people.</p>

<p>Tremors were felt 5,500 kilometres away in Greenland as per the Danish geological institute.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes central Turkiye, says USGS. This is the third earthquake after two powerful ones in less than 24 hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>(with inputs from agencies)</p>

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More than 1,400 people died in the disastrous 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkiye. Several CCTV and mobile footages of the devastation have flooded the internet.

More than 1,400 people died in the disastrous 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkiye. Several CCTV and mobile footages of the devastation have flooded the internet. Some of the videos show people trapped under the rubble, while others show the moments when many massive buildings fell. Among these footages, one video shows a Turkish reporter broadcasting live from Malatya on Monday, sharing site experience. The A Harber reporter was then spotted running as he saw a building collapsing, creating a plume of dust. #SONDAKİKA Canlı yayında #deprem anı#Malatya’da artçı sarsıntı sırasında hasarlı binalar yıkıldı pic.twitter.com/2q1XhT7hmk — A Haber (@ahaber) February 6, 2023 × Also read | Turkiye earthquake Live | More than 2,300 dead; another quake strikes Turkiye Both reporter and the cameraperson appeared unharmed and continued documenting the scenes, which were broadcasted live at 1:30 local time. In a later video, the reporter was seen comforting a young girl who was crying being distressed by the scenes around her. #SONDAKİKA Canlı yayında #deprem#AHaber muhabiri Yüksel Akalan artçı depremden çocuğu böyle kurtardı pic.twitter.com/rAw3SgMoYn — A Haber (@ahaber) February 6, 2023 × The video also captures people running from the scene amid sounds of alarms. Also read | More than 2,300 killed across Turkiye and Syria in devastating earthquake The second earthquake of a 7.5 magnitude tremor occurred around the same time but was not considered to be an aftershock. Death toll in quake-hit Turkiye and Syria rose to over 2,000 people. Tremors were felt 5,500 kilometres away in Greenland as per the Danish geological institute. Another earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes central Turkiye, says USGS. This is the third earthquake after two powerful ones in less than 24 hours. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Turkiye earthquake: Video captures TV reporter comforting young girl during live report