Death and Destruction: Powerful Earthquake Rattles Turkey and Syria
![Разрушения после землетрясения в турецком Диярбакыре Разрушения после землетрясения в турецком Диярбакыре - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e7/02/06/1107003461_0:0:3072:2048_600x0_80_0_1_47ebb8202745fbfcd2fd9fb20464825c.jpg)
Rescue efforts are underway in Aleppo, Syria, after a devastating earthquake toppled buildings, leaving people trapped under the rubble. (Photo by Sputnik)
![Rescue efforts are underway in Aleppo, Syria, after a devastating earthquake toppled buildings, leaving people trapped under the rubble. (Photo by Sputnik) Rescue efforts are underway in Aleppo, Syria, after a devastating earthquake toppled buildings, leaving people trapped under the rubble. (Photo by Sputnik) - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e7/02/06/1107006295_0:0:853:1280_600x0_80_0_1_fb3e29b49aac878a79cfe85a6ba3af96.jpg)
Rescue efforts are underway in Aleppo, Syria, after a devastating earthquake toppled buildings, leaving people trapped under the rubble. (Photo by Sputnik)
In this video grab from AFP TV taken on February 6, 2023, people stand next to an ambulance as rescuers search for victims of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit Diyarbakir, in southeastern Turkey, levelling buildings across several cities and causing damages in neighbouring Syria. (Photo by Mahmut BOZARSLAN / AFPTV / AFP)
![In this video grab from AFP TV taken on February 6, 2023, people stand next to an ambulance as rescuers search for victims of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit Diyarbakir, in southeastern Turkey, levelling buildings across several cities and causing damages in neighbouring Syria. (Photo by Mahmut BOZARSLAN / AFPTV / AFP) In this video grab from AFP TV taken on February 6, 2023, people stand next to an ambulance as rescuers search for victims of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit Diyarbakir, in southeastern Turkey, levelling buildings across several cities and causing damages in neighbouring Syria. (Photo by Mahmut BOZARSLAN / AFPTV / AFP) - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e7/02/06/1107003634_0:0:2300:1265_600x0_80_0_1_73782c83200a5f13c6f37c05e4b92406.jpg)
In this video grab from AFP TV taken on February 6, 2023, people stand next to an ambulance as rescuers search for victims of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit Diyarbakir, in southeastern Turkey, levelling buildings across several cities and causing damages in neighbouring Syria. (Photo by Mahmut BOZARSLAN / AFPTV / AFP)
A young injured girl awaits treatment at a hospital following an earthquake, in the Syrian border town of Azaz in the north of the Aleppo province early on February 6, 2023. (Photo by Nayef Al-ABOUD / AFP)
![A young injured girl awaits treatment at a hospital following an earthquake, in the Syrian border town of Azaz in the north of the Aleppo province early on February 6, 2023. (Photo by Nayef Al-ABOUD / AFP) A young injured girl awaits treatment at a hospital following an earthquake, in the Syrian border town of Azaz in the north of the Aleppo province early on February 6, 2023. (Photo by Nayef Al-ABOUD / AFP) - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e7/02/06/1107004153_0:0:1412:941_600x0_80_0_1_49000d91b94c9b4a3b68330adeaa1965.jpg)
A young injured girl awaits treatment at a hospital following an earthquake, in the Syrian border town of Azaz in the north of the Aleppo province early on February 6, 2023. (Photo by Nayef Al-ABOUD / AFP)
A man searches collapsed buildings in Diyarbakir, southern Turkey, early Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. (Depo Photos via AP)
![A man searches collapsed buildings in Diyarbakir, southern Turkey, early Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. (Depo Photos via AP) A man searches collapsed buildings in Diyarbakir, southern Turkey, early Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. (Depo Photos via AP) - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e7/02/06/1107003980_0:0:3072:2048_600x0_80_0_1_841bb48fdc5554f72af619897a1a1653.jpg)
A man searches collapsed buildings in Diyarbakir, southern Turkey, early Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. (Depo Photos via AP)
Rescuers try to free a young boy from the rubble of a collapsed building following an earthquake, in the Syrian border town of Azaz on February 6, 2023. (Photo by Nayef Al-ABOUD / AFP)
![Rescuers try to free a young boy from the rubble of a collapsed building following an earthquake, in the Syrian border town of Azaz on February 6, 2023. (Photo by Nayef Al-ABOUD / AFP) Rescuers try to free a young boy from the rubble of a collapsed building following an earthquake, in the Syrian border town of Azaz on February 6, 2023. (Photo by Nayef Al-ABOUD / AFP) - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e7/02/06/1107003286_0:0:1088:725_600x0_80_0_1_6ff7beb12235877f3c04b7333f47bd2a.jpg)
Rescuers try to free a young boy from the rubble of a collapsed building following an earthquake, in the Syrian border town of Azaz on February 6, 2023. (Photo by Nayef Al-ABOUD / AFP)
Victims are rushed to the emergency ward of the Bab al-Hawa hospital following an earthquake, in the northern countryside of Syria's Idlib province on the border with Turkey, early on February 6, 2023. (Photo by Aaref WATAD / AFP)
![Victims are rushed to the emergency ward of the Bab al-Hawa hospital following an earthquake, in the northern countryside of Syria's Idlib province on the border with Turkey, early on February 6, 2023. (Photo by Aaref WATAD / AFP) Victims are rushed to the emergency ward of the Bab al-Hawa hospital following an earthquake, in the northern countryside of Syria's Idlib province on the border with Turkey, early on February 6, 2023. (Photo by Aaref WATAD / AFP) - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e7/02/06/1107004499_0:0:3071:2048_600x0_80_0_1_c38166c7d32b933d40b1ebff5f4fc1fe.jpg)
Victims are rushed to the emergency ward of the Bab al-Hawa hospital following an earthquake, in the northern countryside of Syria's Idlib province on the border with Turkey, early on February 6, 2023. (Photo by Aaref WATAD / AFP)
A car is seen under the wreckage of a collapsed building, in Azmarin town, in Idlib province, northern Syria, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)
![A car is seen under the wreckage of a collapsed building, in Azmarin town, in Idlib province, northern Syria, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed) A car is seen under the wreckage of a collapsed building, in Azmarin town, in Idlib province, northern Syria, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed) - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e7/02/06/1107003807_0:0:3072:2047_600x0_80_0_1_ec5f3f3996c0508922a3438ecfebe4c0.jpg)
A car is seen under the wreckage of a collapsed building, in Azmarin town, in Idlib province, northern Syria, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)
Residents walk through the rubble among collapsed buildings following an earthquake in the town of Jandaris, in the countryside of Syria's northwestern city of Afrin in the rebel-held part of Aleppo province, early on February 6, 2023. (Photo by Rami al SAYED / AFP)
![Residents walk through the rubble among collapsed buildings following an earthquake in the town of Jandaris, in the countryside of Syria's northwestern city of Afrin in the rebel-held part of Aleppo province, early on February 6, 2023. (Photo by Rami al SAYED / AFP) Residents walk through the rubble among collapsed buildings following an earthquake in the town of Jandaris, in the countryside of Syria's northwestern city of Afrin in the rebel-held part of Aleppo province, early on February 6, 2023. (Photo by Rami al SAYED / AFP) - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e7/02/06/1107004326_0:0:3066:2048_600x0_80_0_1_3d3f6480721d70f53d662a9cb1e0a42e.jpg)
Residents walk through the rubble among collapsed buildings following an earthquake in the town of Jandaris, in the countryside of Syria's northwestern city of Afrin in the rebel-held part of Aleppo province, early on February 6, 2023. (Photo by Rami al SAYED / AFP)
Damaged vehicles after buildings collapsed in Syria's Aleppo following a powerful earthquake. (Photo by Sputnik)
![Damaged vehicles after buildings collapsed in Syria's Aleppo following a powerful earthquake. (Photo by Sputnik) Damaged vehicles after buildings collapsed in Syria's Aleppo following a powerful earthquake. (Photo by Sputnik) - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e7/02/06/1107006117_0:0:1280:853_600x0_80_0_1_5f0fff87a0ff69cd4a4afe1b814d26c0.jpg)
Damaged vehicles after buildings collapsed in Syria's Aleppo following a powerful earthquake. (Photo by Sputnik)
People search through the wreckage of a collapsed building in Azmarin town, in Idlib province, northern Syria, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)
![People search through the wreckage of a collapsed building in Azmarin town, in Idlib province, northern Syria, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed) People search through the wreckage of a collapsed building in Azmarin town, in Idlib province, northern Syria, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed) - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e7/02/06/1107004672_0:0:3072:2048_600x0_80_0_1_4d600c4ba1b9743dc52e425bafbb578a.jpg)
People search through the wreckage of a collapsed building in Azmarin town, in Idlib province, northern Syria, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)
In this video grab from AFP TV taken on February 6, 2023, rescuers search for victims of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit Diyarbakir, in southeastern Turkey, levelling buildings across several cities and causing damages in neighboring Syria. (Photo by Mahmut BOZARSLAN / AFPTV / AFP)
![In this video grab from AFP TV taken on February 6, 2023, rescuers search for victims of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit Diyarbakir, in southeastern Turkey, levelling buildings across several cities and causing damages in neighboring Syria. (Photo by Mahmut BOZARSLAN / AFPTV / AFP) In this video grab from AFP TV taken on February 6, 2023, rescuers search for victims of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit Diyarbakir, in southeastern Turkey, levelling buildings across several cities and causing damages in neighboring Syria. (Photo by Mahmut BOZARSLAN / AFPTV / AFP) - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e7/02/06/1107004845_0:0:2300:1265_600x0_80_0_1_8062ba203cd65e8568d2a7fe3496f652.jpg)
In this video grab from AFP TV taken on February 6, 2023, rescuers search for victims of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit Diyarbakir, in southeastern Turkey, levelling buildings across several cities and causing damages in neighboring Syria. (Photo by Mahmut BOZARSLAN / AFPTV / AFP)
A collapsed building is seen following an earthquake in Pazarcik, in Kahramanmaras province, southern Turkey, early Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.(Depo Photos via AP)
![A collapsed building is seen following an earthquake in Pazarcik, in Kahramanmaras province, southern Turkey, early Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.(Depo Photos via AP) A collapsed building is seen following an earthquake in Pazarcik, in Kahramanmaras province, southern Turkey, early Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.(Depo Photos via AP) - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e7/02/06/1107005018_0:0:1422:985_600x0_80_0_1_ffaebf90908d279ad18ff40d10a927db.jpg)
A collapsed building is seen following an earthquake in Pazarcik, in Kahramanmaras province, southern Turkey, early Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.(Depo Photos via AP)
Syrian rescuers and residents gather near a collapsed building following an earthquake, in the border town of Azaz in the north of the Aleppo province, early on February 6, 2023.(Photo by Bakr ALKASEM / AFP)
![Syrian rescuers and residents gather near a collapsed building following an earthquake, in the border town of Azaz in the north of the Aleppo province, early on February 6, 2023.(Photo by Bakr ALKASEM / AFP) Syrian rescuers and residents gather near a collapsed building following an earthquake, in the border town of Azaz in the north of the Aleppo province, early on February 6, 2023.(Photo by Bakr ALKASEM / AFP) - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e7/02/06/1107005191_0:0:3072:2048_600x0_80_0_1_4639e0c75c27b08bea420abd91a85b24.jpg)
Syrian rescuers and residents gather near a collapsed building following an earthquake, in the border town of Azaz in the north of the Aleppo province, early on February 6, 2023.(Photo by Bakr ALKASEM / AFP)
Rescue efforts are underway in Aleppo, Syria, after a devastating earthquake toppled buildings, leaving people trapped under the rubble. (Photo by Sputnik)
![Rescue efforts are underway in Aleppo, Syria, after a devastating earthquake toppled buildings, leaving people trapped under the rubble. (Photo by Sputnik) Rescue efforts are underway in Aleppo, Syria, after a devastating earthquake toppled buildings, leaving people trapped under the rubble. (Photo by Sputnik) - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e7/02/06/1107005955_0:0:1280:853_600x0_80_0_1_5f150abda0727d978e56d7145a3f44b4.jpg)
Rescue efforts are underway in Aleppo, Syria, after a devastating earthquake toppled buildings, leaving people trapped under the rubble. (Photo by Sputnik)
![Aftermath of deadly earthquake in the coastal Syrian city of Jableh. Aftermath of deadly earthquake in the coastal Syrian city of Jableh. - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e7/02/06/1107006569_0:0:1280:960_600x0_80_0_1_a230551d594794f407a5fbfd5ad4c8a7.jpg)