Two strong earthquakes hit Turkish-Syrian border

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Published: 2023-02-20 20:16

Last Updated: 2024-05-05 18:53


Two strong earthquakes hit Turkish-Syrian border
Two strong earthquakes hit Turkish-Syrian border

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake and a second measuring 5.8 hit Turkish-Syrian border area on Monday evening.

It was also reported that the sound of buildings collapsing in Antakya, Turkey were heard and electricity was cut off as a result of the earthquake.

The earthquake was felt by residents in Syria, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan.

This comes after a devastating earthquake hit Turkey and Northern Syria on Feb. 6 and left over 44,000 people killed and thousands injured.


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