Mass Devastation: 150+ Fatalities, Extensive Building Damage In Turkey's 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake

Mass Devastation: 150+ Fatalities, Extensive Building Damage in Turkey’s 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake jolted southeastern Turkey on Monday (February 6), in which at least 50 people were killed. The death toll is expected to rise as many structures were severely damaged in the quake.

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The quake struck at 04:17 am local time (0117 GMT) at a depth of about 17.9 kilometres (11 miles). According to AFAD, the government’s disaster management agency, the quake’s magnitude was 7.4.

Horrific news of tonight’s earthquake in #Turkey & northern #Syria — the damage looks extensive.

The epicenter region is home to millions of refugees and IDPs, many of whom live in tents & makeshift structures. This is the absolute nightmare scenario for them. And it’s winter. pic.twitter.com/oACzWYtWb2

— Charles Lister (@Charles_Lister) February 6, 2023

It is expected more than 150 people lost their lives from 7.8 magnitude earthquake.

Türkiye

Country in the Middle East

Capital: Ankara
Currency: Turkish lira
Population: 8.48 crores (2021) World Bank
Continent: Europe, Asia
Official language: Turkish

According to local officials, five individuals lost their lives in the province of Osmaniye and an additional 10 fatalities were reported in Sanliurfa, located near the Turkey-Syria border. Governor Erdinc Yilmaz stated that 34 buildings were destroyed in the province.

The earthquake was about 30 kilometers west-northwest of Gaziantep, and 114 kilometers north-northwest of Aleppo, Syria, according to EMSC-CSEM.

Buildings were seen shaking in widely shared social media videos as the earthquake hit Turkey.

Another Video- First video is emerging after a M7.8 earthquake in central Turkey.#earthquake in #Şanlıurfa #Turkey #Earthquake pic.twitter.com/9gX5XvUwak

— Chaudhary Parvez (@ChaudharyParvez) February 6, 2023

Powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits in southern Turkey.
Video from Turkey #Gaziantep

Turkey appeals for international aid after major earthquake-Agencies #earthquake #DEPREMOLDU #Turkey #deprem #DEPREMOLDU #pazarcık #Kahramanmaraş pic.twitter.com/rf5vEBPOu2

— Chaudhary Parvez (@ChaudharyParvez) February 6, 2023

According to AFP correspondents, the tremors were experienced in Lebanon, Syria, and Cyprus.

According to USGS, a 6.7-magnitude quake occurred near the site of the first quake, about 15 minutes later. This caused residents in Lebanon to be jolted from their beds, with buildings shaking for around 40 seconds. In response, many Beirut residents left their homes and either took to the streets or drove away from buildings in their cars.

Why is Turkey so prone to earthquakes?

Turkey is located on top of major fault lines and experiences frequent earthquakes. In 1999, a powerful earthquake hit northwest Turkey, resulting in 18,000 deaths.

Meanwhile, experts continue to issue warnings and predictions that a potentially devastating earthquake could hit Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul, in the near future.

In January 2020, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Elazig, resulting in the deaths of over 40 people. Then in October of the same year, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Aegean Sea, causing 114 fatalities and injuring over 1,000 individuals.

Here is a list of some significant earthquakes that have occurred in Turkey:

August 17, 1999 – A magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit the northwestern region of Turkey, causing over 17,000 fatalities and widespread damage.
March 8, 2010 – A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the eastern region of Turkey, killing 51 people and injuring over 1,000.
May 24, 2011 – A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit the eastern province of Van, resulting in over 600 deaths and thousands of injuries.
October 23, 2011 – A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the eastern province of Van, causing 38 deaths and injuring over 500.
October 30, 2011 – A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the eastern province of Van, causing over 400 fatalities and thousands of injuries.
January 24, 2020 – A magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit the province of Elazig, resulting in the deaths of over 41 people and injuring hundreds.
October 30, 2020 – A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the Aegean Sea, causing over 114 fatalities and injuring over 1,000.

This is not an exhaustive list, but it includes some of the significant earthquakes that have impacted Turkey in recent years.