Turkey-Syria Earthquake: A 6.3-magnitude earthquake at a depth of two kilometers (1.2 miles) struck the Turkey-Syria border today, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) said. Two weeks ago, the same region was hit by a devastating earthquake.
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The latest earthquake struck Turkey’s southeastern Hatay province. It has already been devastated by a massive earthquake almost 2 weeks ago. The resonance was also felt in Syria, Lebanon and Israel. No new casualties were immediately reported. But many buildings in the area are said to have been damaged.
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However, the Istanbul-based Kandilli Observatory said a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s southeastern Hatay province. More than 45,000 people died after the February 6 earthquake. Turkey has already experienced more than 6,000 aftershocks since that earthquake.
A strong, 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey’s southeast and neighboring Syria on February 6. More than 45,000 people were killed and millions were left homeless. And the economic cost is expected to be in the billions of dollars.
India has also been at the forefront of search and rescue operations in Turkey and Syria. India has launched “Operation Dost” to provide relief after the earthquakes and aftershocks in the region of Turkey and Syria. As part of this operation, the Government of India sent tons of relief goods to both Syria and Turkey in collaboration with the Indian Army.
Under this, India has deployed a mobile hospital and specialized search and rescue teams. 250 soldiers are stationed in the worst affected areas of Turkey and Syria.
The quake comes hours after US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken told Turkey that the US would help Turkey to repair it no matter how long it took. It is noteworthy that about 46 thousand people died in Turkey and Syria due to the earthquake that occurred last week.
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