2 back-to-back earthquakes kill no less than 76 in Turkey, 440 injured | World Information

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey on Monday adopted by one other robust jolt which was felt in a number of provinces within the area. At the very least 53 folks have been killed within the earthquake, AFP reported quoting officers. The US Geological Survey stated the 7.8 magnitude tremor struck at 04:17 native time (01:17 GMT) at a depth of 17.9km (11 miles) close to town of Gaziantep.

Listed below are the highest updates on earthquake in Turkey:

1. Osmaniye Governor stated that round 34 buildings have collapsed in southern Osmaniye province.

2. The earthquake centred in Turkey occurred round 01:17:35 (UTC) at a depth of 17.9 km, based on USGS.

3. There have been experiences of destroyed buildings in Turkey and Syria, the place tremors additionally have been felt. Vital casualties are doubtless, Reuters reported.

4. Movies of the destruction together with collapsed buildings and other people trapped below the rubble have been extensively shared on social media.

5. At the very least 42 lifeless in Syria after earthquake, AFP reported quoting officers.

6. Turkish authorities scrambled rescue groups and provide plane whereas declaring a “stage 4 alarm” that requires worldwide help.

7. The tremor lasted a couple of minute and shattered home windows, Reuters reported.

8. The US expressed “profound concern” following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.