Earthquake kills more than 4,300 in Turkey, Syria


Despite temperatures falling below zero, frightened residents in the city prepare to spend the night on the streets, huddling around fires for warmth, after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southeast Turkey on Monday. – AFP, February 7, 2023.

A MAJOR earthquake struck Turkey and Syria yesterday, killing more than 4,300 people and flattening thousands of buildings as rescuers dug with bare hands for survivors.

Dozens of nations pledged aid after the 7.8-magnitude quake, which hit as people were still sleeping and amid freezing weather that has hampered emergency efforts.


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