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LIVE UPDATES: 138 Earthquakes Recorded in Central Turkey Over Last 27 Hours - EMSC

02:14 GMT 06.02.2023 (Updated: 21:21 GMT 30.03.2023)

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The quake was felt in Lebanon's capital, Beirut, according to residents who spoke with Sputnik. It was also felt in Damascus and Latakia in Syria, according to a local newspaper. Israelis in Tel Aviv also reported feeling the quake. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the quake was felt in Egypt, Georgia, Romania.

A massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Kahramanmaras Province, central Turkey, at 01:17 GMT on Monday. The quake was recorded roughly 15 miles 24 kilometers underground and was felt in at least six nearby provinces (Hatay, Adana, Osmaniye, Diyarbakir, Malatya and Sanliurfa).

The quake was followed by dozens of aftershocks, with the strongest one having a magnitude of 6.6.

Dozens of buildings have collapsed across Turkey, and the death toll continues to goes up as rescue workers search for survivors. The massive earthquake also caused multiple buildings to collapse in Syria, leading to multiple deaths.

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03:37 GMT 07.02.2023

EMSC: 138 Earthquakes Recorded in Central Turkey Over Last 27 Hours

The most recent aftershocks registered at a magnitude 5.3 and 4.7, respectively, according to the earthquake monitoring agency.

03:18 GMT 07.02.2023

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Hotbed of Seismic Activity: Why Was the Turkish Earthquake So Deadly?

7 February 2023, 03:23 GMT

01:44 GMT 07.02.2023

Turkey's Death Toll Rises to 2,921 With Over 15,800 Injured - Report

00:02 GMT 07.02.2023

Russian Emergencies Ministry Aircraft Arrives in Earthquake-Hit Turkey

The Russian Emergencies Ministry's aircraft with Deputy Minister Alexander Chupriyan has arrived in Turkey, a Sputnik correspondent reported.

The An-148 aircraft with the ministry's top officials landed at Adana airport. Two additional planes with Russian rescuers are to arrive in Turkey are expected soon.

The Russian Emergencies Ministry said in a statement that more than 100 Russian rescuers arrived in Turkey to provide assistance following the devastating earthquakes that struck the region.

23:28 GMT 06.02.2023

Biden Tells Erdogan US Ready to Provide Any, All Needed Aid After Quakes - White House

US President Joe Biden spoke by telephone with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and said the United States will provide any assistance needed by Turkey following Monday's devastating earthquakes, the White House said in a readout of the conversation.

"President Joseph R. Biden spoke this afternoon with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey. He reaffirmed the readiness of the United States to provide any and all needed assistance to our NATO Ally Turkey in response to this tragedy," the readout said on Monday.

Biden also expressed condolences on behalf of the American people to all who lost loved ones or were injured in the earthquakes, the statement said.

In addition, Biden said specialized US teams are deploying quickly to support Turkish search and rescue efforts and to coordinate other assistance that may be required by people affected by the earthquakes.

22:40 GMT 06.02.2023

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Multiple Ancient, Medieval Castles And Mosques Damaged by Devastating Turkish Earthquake

6 February 2023, 22:19 GMT

21:55 GMT 06.02.2023

Turkish Vice President: Death Toll Has Reached 2,379 as More Than 7,800 People Have Been Rescued

The death toll in Monday's earthquake in Turkey has risen to 2,379, more than 14,483 were injured, the country's Vice President Fuat Oktay said.

"According to the latest data, 2,379 people died and 14,483 people were injured in the earthquakes," Oktay told reporters. He said 7,840 people had been rescued from under the debris.

21:27 GMT 06.02.2023

Health Ministry: Earthquake Death Toll in Syria Tops 700

The death toll in Monday's earthquake in Syria has increased to 711, the country's Health Ministry said in a statement.

"In the provinces of Aleppo, Latakia, Hama, Idlib and Tartus, 711 people died and 1,431 were injured. The figures are not final," according to the statement.

20:48 GMT 06.02.2023

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Sweden, Finland to Provide Turkey, Syria With Aid After Major Earthquakes

6 February 2023, 20:43 GMT

20:28 GMT 06.02.2023

Authorities: Turkey Earthquake Death Toll Jumps to 2,316 as Number of Injured Reaches 13,293

20:19 GMT 06.02.2023

Health Ministry: Syria's Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 656

20:11 GMT 06.02.2023

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'We Are Afraid': Syrian Residents Sleeping Inside Cars Over Risk of Further Earthquakes

6 February 2023, 20:17 GMT

19:24 GMT 06.02.2023

Syria's Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 593 - Health Ministry

The death toll from the earthquake in Syria increased to 593, the country's health ministry said.

"In the provinces of Aleppo, Latakia, Hama and Tartus, 593 people died and 1,411 were injured," the ministry said, stressing that these figures are not yet final.

19:19 GMT 06.02.2023

Turkish Authorities: Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 1,762 as Injured Tally Hits 12,068

18:31 GMT 06.02.2023

Russian Rescuers Depart to Turkey to Help Deal With Earthquake Aftermath

The first plane of the Russian Emergencies Ministry (EMERCOM) departed to Turkey to help in the aftermath of the earthquake, a Sputnik correspondent reported.

An-148 was the first to fly out of Zhukovsky airport with the ministry's leadership, including Deputy Emergencies Minister Alexander Chupriyan.

Two more planes will follow. In addition, one Il-76 will depart to Syria.

18:23 GMT 06.02.2023

Map Shows Where Earthquake Struck

17:43 GMT 06.02.2023

President Erdogan Declares Week-Long Mourning in Turkey After Deadly Earthquake

"A seven-day nationwide mourning has been declared. Until sunset on February 12, the Turkish flag will be flown at half mast throughout the country and in foreign missions," Erdogan said on Telegram.

17:34 GMT 06.02.2023

EU Ready to Send Quake Aid to Syria If Asked, Spokesman States

"When we are talking about the civil protection mechanism, we are able to provide this help because Turkey has come to us for assistance. Turkey has activated the mechanism for now. We don't have such a request from the Syrian side. However, if this occur, we will do our utmost to mobilize assistance in that direction as well," EU humanitarian aid spokesman Balazs Ujvari told reporters in Brussels.

17:30 GMT 06.02.2023

Death Toll From Earthquake in Turkey Reaches 1,651, While Over 11,000 Are Injured, Health Ministry Says

16:49 GMT 06.02.2023

Earthquake Death Toll in Syria Rises to 538, Authorities Say

16:35 GMT 06.02.2023

Moscow Ready to Help Damascus in Aftermath of Earthquake - Russian Foreign Ministry

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov sent condolences to his Syrian counterpart, Faisal Mekdad, in connection with the deadly earthquake in Syria, declaring Moscow's readiness to help deal with the consequences, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

"The minister conveyed words of support to the families and friends of the victims and wishes for a speedy recovery to those injured. The readiness to provide the necessary assistance in eliminating the consequences of the tragedy experienced by the friendly Syrian people was also confirmed," the ministry said.

16:31 GMT 06.02.2023

Pope Francis Expresses Condolences Over Deadly Earthquake in Turkey

"I was deeply saddened to learn of the huge loss of life caused by the earthquake in #Türkiye and in #Syria. Entrusting those who have died to the loving mercy of the Almighty, I pray for the emergency personnel involved in the ongoing relief efforts," the head of the Catholic Church tweeted.

On behalf of the Pope, Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin sent telegrams to the Vatican's ambassadors in both countries affected by the disaster. These messages said that the Pope offers prayers for the souls of the dead and all those who mourn them. He also wishes emergency workers "the divine gifts of fortitude and perseverance."

Additionally, Pope Francis expressed "a renewed sign of his spiritual solidarity" for the "long-suffering Syrian people."

16:03 GMT 06.02.2023

Search and Rescue Ops Continue in Diyarbakir, Turkey After Powerful Earthquake - Video

15:51 GMT 06.02.2023

Another 5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Reported in Turkey With Epicenter in Malatya

15:41 GMT 06.02.2023

Powerful Fire Reported in Port City of Iskenderun Following Tremors, Media Suggest

14:50 GMT 06.02.2023

Turkish Troops Rescue Girl From Under Rubble Following Earthquake - Video

14:43 GMT 06.02.2023

Erdogan Thanks Putin for His Offer to Assist Turkey After Deadly Quake, Kremlin Says

14:35 GMT 06.02.2023

Kremlin: Putin Confirmed in Phone Talks With Erdogan That Russia is Ready to Assist Turkey in Rescue Operations After Earthquake

14:28 GMT 06.02.2023

Death Toll From Devastating Earthquake in Turkey Rises to 1,498 While 8,533 More Injured, Authorities Say

14:14 GMT 06.02.2023

Watch Residential Building Collapse After Devastating Quakes in Turkey

14:06 GMT 06.02.2023

Power and Internet Outages Reported in South Turkey After Earthquakes

"Confirmed: A 7.8 magnitude earthquake has knocked out power and internet connectivity in parts of southern #Turkey; the impact to communications may affect the public's ability to seek assistance, with hundreds of casualties reported… Aftershocks from a second ~7.5 magnitude earthquake have caused additional impact to telecommunications in #Malatya, #Turkey amid reports of further damage to buildings and infrastructure," monitoring organization NetBlocks tweeted.

14:03 GMT 06.02.2023

Lavrov Tells Cavusoglu Russia Ready to Help Turkey After Earthquake

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, that Moscow was ready to help Ankara deal with consequences of a deadly earthquake, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday

"Sergey Lavrov expressed his condolences over the numerous human casualties and large-scale destruction caused by a powerful earthquake in Turkey. In follow-up to the telegram of Russian President Vladimir Putin sent to the leadership of Turkey, the minister reaffirmed Russia's readiness to immediately provide the necessary assistance," the ministry said in a statement.

13:41 GMT 06.02.2023

Death Toll From Earthquake in Syria Rises to 430, Almost 1,315 Injured: Health Ministry

13:36 GMT 06.02.2023

Death Toll From Earthquake in Turkey Reaches 1,121: Authorities

The death toll after the earthquake in Turkey reached 1,121 people, another 7,634 were injured, Orhan Tatar, director of the earthquake and risk reduction of the emergency management department (AFAD), said.

"A total of 1,121 people died and 7,634 were injured. The number of destroyed buildings is 2,834," Tatar told reporters.

13:16 GMT 06.02.2023

Putin Will Hold Telephone Conversation With Erdogan on Monday - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday, the Kremlin said.

"The Russian side also informed through the appropriate channels the leadership of Turkey, which was significantly affected by this large-scale earthquake, of its readiness to immediately provide assistance. Vladimir Putin will talk about this today with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan," the statement said.

13:08 GMT 06.02.2023

Putin, Assad Talked by Phone, Russian Rescue Teams Will Fly to Syria Soon: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Syrian President Bashar Assad, during which the leaders agreed that Russian rescue teams will soon fly to Syria to provide assistance in eliminating the consequences of the devastating earthquake, the Kremlin's press service reports.

"During a telephone conversation with Syrian President Bashar Assad, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his sincere condolences in connection with the consequences of the earthquake in northern Syria, which caused numerous human casualties, and offered to provide the Syrian side with the necessary assistance in eliminating the consequences of this disaster," the statement said.

The Syrian president, in turn, accepted Moscow's proposal.

"Bashar Assad accepted this offer with gratitude, and in the coming hours the rescue teams of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations will fly to Syria," the statement said.

12:28 GMT 06.02.2023

Death Toll From Earthquake Rises to 403 in Syria, 1,300 More Injured: Health Ministry

The death toll from the earthquake in Syria has increased to 406 people, and almost 1,300 people were injured, a senior representative of the Syrian Health Minister said on Monday.

"The death toll from the earthquake has increased to 403 people, another 1,284 were injured," the official said, as quoted by local news agency.

The ministry previously said that 371 people were killed and 1,089 were injured.

12:11 GMT 06.02.2023

Death Toll From Earthquake in Turkey Rises to 1,014: Authorities

The death toll from a major earthquake in southeastern Turkey has risen to 1,014, Yunus Sezer, head of the Emergency Management Agency, said.

"We have received data on the destruction of 2,824 buildings. There are 1,014 of our citizens dead," he said.

12:07 GMT 06.02.2023

Ankara Says There is Currently No Danger of Tsunami That Could Affect Coast of Country in Eastern Mediterranean

There is currently no danger of a tsunami in Turkey that could affect the coast of the country in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said on Monday.

"Following the earthquakes of 7.7 and 7.6 magnitudes that occurred today in Kahramanmaras, Pazarchik and Elbistan, there is currently no danger of a tsunami that will affect our coasts in the Eastern Mediterranean,” the AFAD said in a statement, as quoted by a news portal.

Earlier in the day, the Italian Civil Protection Department on the basis of the data processed by the Tsunami Alert Center of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (Ingv) issued a "warning of possible tsunami waves" in the south of the country amid a strong earthquake in Turkey.

11:14 GMT 06.02.2023

Mass Evacuations Begin in Eastern Parts of Syria's Aleppo Province Due to Threat of New Quakes, Sputnik Correspondent Reports

11:08 GMT 06.02.2023

Death Toll From Earthquake Rises to 371 in Syria, 1,089 More Injured: Health Ministry

The death toll after a powerful earthquake on Monday morning has risen to 371, while 1,089 people have been injured, a senior Syrian Health Ministry official

"Earthquake death toll has risen to 371, 1,089 more have been injured," the official said, as quoted by local media.

10:58 GMT 06.02.2023

Combat Readiness of Russian Hmeimim Air Base in Syria Not Affected by Earthquake - MoD

The earthquake in Syria did not affect the combat readiness of the Hmeimim air base and other facilities of the Russian forces in the region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.

"The earthquake that occurred on February 6 in the northwestern part of Syria did not affect the combat readiness of Russia's Hmeimim air base and other military facilities of the Russian forces stationed in the Syrian Arab Republic," the ministry said.

A statement by the ministry noted that "the duty forces are serving in a regular mode and the personnel is performing tasks as intended."

No destruction or damage at Russian military facilities have been reported, the ministry added.

10:54 GMT 06.02.2023

Residents of Beirut Feel Tremors of New Earthquake: Eyewitnesses

Many residents of Beirut took to the streets as they felt another wave of tremors in the Lebanese capital, eyewitnesses told Sputnik on Monday.

"Another series of aftershocks was just felt in Beirut. [They were] weaker than at night, but many people took to the streets, fearing possible consequences," an eyewitness said.

10:52 GMT 06.02.2023

New 6.0-Magnitude Tremor Recorded in Central Turkey, Where Aftershocks of 7.7-Magnitude Were Previously Reported

Another tremor of 6.0 magnitude was recorded in the central region of Turkey, where a new earthquake of 7.7 magnitude was recorded, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said on Monday.

An earthquake of 6.0 magnitude was recorded at 10:36 GMT, 66 kilometers (41 miles) northeast of the city of Kahramanmaras, at a depth of about 10 kilometers (6 miles), the EMSC said.

10:50 GMT 06.02.2023

Netanyahu: Israel Will Send Aid to Syrian Citizens Affected by Quake

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Syrian citizens affected by the earthquake will also receive medical care.

"There was a very strong earthquake in Turkey, which affected other areas as well. At the request of the Turkish government, I ordered to send rescue teams and medical assistance [to Turkey]... Since there was a request to do this for many victims of the earthquake in Syria, I ordered to do the same," Netanyahu said.

10:38 GMT 06.02.2023

Tremors Felt in Damascus, Latakia, Several Other Provinces of Syria, reports Say

New tremors are being felt in Damascus, Latakia and a number of other provinces of Syria, Syrian state news agency reported on Monday.

10:34 GMT 06.02.2023

Second 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Turkey

MOSCOW, February 6 (Sputnik) - A new earthquake of 7.7 magnitude was recorded in central part of Turkey, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said on Monday.

The earthquake was recorded at 10:24 GMT, 59 kilometers northeast of the city of Kahramanmaras, at a depth of about 10 kilometers, the EMSC said.

According to a Sputnik correspondent, tremors from the earthquake were felt again in Ankara and its outskirts.

10:28 GMT 06.02.2023

Turkish Parliament Suspends Work For One Week Over Earthquake: Parliament Member

Turkish lawmakers have decided to suspend the parliament's work for one week in connection with the devastating earthquake, Mustafa Elitas, the chair of the ruling Turkish AKP party’s parliamentary group, said on Monday.

"The parties in the parliament unanimously decided to suspend the meetings of the General Assembly of Parliament for one week in connection with the catastrophe — a powerful earthquake," Elitas said, as quoted by media.

10:17 GMT 06.02.2023

Death Toll From Earthquake in Syria Rises to 326, Another 1,042 Injured

10:11 GMT 06.02.2023

Erdogan Says Death Toll From Earthquake Increased to 912 People, Another 5,385 Injured

The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Turkey has risen to 912, while more than 5,000 people have been injured, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.

"So far, 912 people have died and 5,385 people have been injured, 2,470 people have been rescued," Erdogan said.

Ankara received assistance offers from over 45 countries after the earthquake, the president said, adding that more than 9,000 people are involved in rescue operations.

The earthquake of 7.7 magnitude that occurred in Turkey on Monday was the most powerful since 1939, Erdogan said.

"Tonight... we experienced the most powerful disaster that we have experienced in the last century after the earthquake in Erzincan in 1939," Erdogan said, speaking from the office for the coordination of work to eliminate the consequences of the earthquake.

Earlier in the day, Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said that a 7.4-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Kahramanmaras province at 01:17 GMT.

10:05 GMT 06.02.2023

Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 326 People, 1,042 Injured: Syrian Health Ministry

The death toll as a result of the earthquake increased to 326, and another 1,042 people were injured, a senior Health Ministry official told Sputnik on Monday.

Earlier reports indicated that 248 people were killed and 700 were injured.

"According to new data, 326 people became victims of the earthquake, another 1,042 were injured," the official said.

The official added that rescue operations continue and this is not the final information about the victims.

10:03 GMT 06.02.2023

Russian Emergency Teams Ready to Help Syria, Turkey, Waiting for Signal

Russian emergency teams are ready to help Turkey and Syria in eliminating the consequences of the earthquake, which was indicated at the highest political level, and are waiting for a signal from the countries, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.

"We are waiting for signals from our Turkish friends. And from Syrian friends," Peskov told a briefing, adding that Russia's willingness to help was indicated at the highest political level.

The spokesman said that although the countries have their own emergency agencies, Russian rescue teams have "certain technologies," in particular, in terms of determining the viability of certain buildings after an earthquake.

09:33 GMT 06.02.2023

Death Toll From Earthquake in Syria Rises to 248, 700 Others Injured: Health Ministry

The death toll as a result of the earthquake increased to 248 in Syria, while 700 people were injured, a senior Health Ministry official told Sputnik on Monday.

"According to new data, 248 people became victims of the earthquake, 700 were injured," the official said.

09:28 GMT 06.02.2023

Alleged Moment House Collapse in City of Sanliurfa, Turkey

09:27 GMT 06.02.2023

Residents of Turkish City of Diyarbakır Help Rescue Teams Remove Rubble After Earthquake

09:23 GMT 06.02.2023

Turkish Armed Forces Announce Creation of Special Air Corridor to Deliver Rescuers to Earthquake Zone

09:02 GMT 06.02.2023

Magnitude 3 Tremors Felt at Turkey's Akkuyu Nuclear Plant, No Damage to Building Structures Detected: Rosatom

"We are all very alarmed by the information about the earthquake that occurred last night in central Turkey. Aftershocks of about 3.0 magnitude were felt here at the Akkuyu NPP site, but our specialists did not detect any damage to building structures, cranes, equipment," Chief Executive Officer of Akkuyu Nuclear JSC Anastasia Zoteeva said.

09:00 GMT 06.02.2023

40 Houses Completely Destroyed By Earthquake in Aleppo: Governor

08:29 GMT 06.02.2023

Russian Defense Ministry Prepares to Send Two Il-76 Aircraft to Syria to Eliminate Consequences of Earthquake

08:27 GMT 06.02.2023

Operations at Syria's Largest Oil Refinery in Tartus Suspended After Earthquake

Operations at Syria's largest oil refinery in the city of Baniyas have been suspended due to damage to equipment caused by a powerful earthquake, the Syrian Oil Ministry said on Monday.

"A crack in the chimney of the power unit of the Baniyas refinery, the leakage of oil products from cracks in the buildings required the shutdown of the refinery to repair the damage. It is expected to return to work in 48 hours," the ministry said in a statement, as quoted by local media.

Residential buildings for ministry workers in Baniyas, as well as gas storage pylons in Aleppo were also damaged, the statement read.

08:21 GMT 06.02.2023

Sputnik Correspondent Reports Live on Situation From Turkey's Diyarbakır

08:16 GMT 06.02.2023

Egypt Ready to Help Syria, Turkey After Strong Earthquake: Foreign Ministry

Egypt has expressed sympathy and condolences to Syria and Turkey after a strong earthquake struck the countries on Monday and has offered to help in eliminating the consequences, the Egypt's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

"Egypt expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and the brotherly Syrian and Turkish people in this hour of grief, emphasizing its readiness to help in dealing with the consequences of this terrible catastrophe," a statement read.

07:55 GMT 06.02.2023

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Putin Sends Condolences to Erdogan and Assad on Numerous Earthquake Victims

6 February 2023, 08:24 GMT

07:46 GMT 06.02.2023

Sputnik Correspondent Shows Video of 7-Year-Old Girl Rescued From Rubble in Diyarbakir

07:18 GMT 06.02.2023

78 Aftershocks Registered in Turkey After Earthquake: Vice-President

07:10 GMT 06.02.2023

Earthquake in Turkey Kills 284, Injures 2,383: Vice President

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Turkey has risen to 284, while 2,383 people have been injured, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said on Monday.

Earlier reports indicated that 76 people were killed and 440 were injured.

"The earthquake killed 284 citizens, injured 2,323," Oktay said at a briefing.

07:10 GMT 06.02.2023

Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay Says 70 Dead, 200 Injured, 300 Buildings Damaged in Kahramanmaras Province

06:54 GMT 06.02.2023

UN World Heritage Site Aleppo Citadel Damaged By Earthquake: Syrian Museums Department

06:45 GMT 06.02.2023

Hatay Airport in Southeastern Turkey Halts Operation After Earthquake: Vice President

Hatay Airport in Turkey's southeastern city of Antakya halted its operations on Monday after a runway was destructed as a result of a massive earthquake in the region, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said.

"Hatay Airport in Antakya was put out of action due to the destruction of the runway," Oktay told a briefing.

Operations were also suspended in the Turkish port of Ceyhan due to the earthquake, Reuters reported later in the day, citing Turkish shipping agency Tribeca.

The airport in the city of Adana, located in southeastern Turkey, also suspended operation after the two earthquakes, according to the Turkish media.

06:28 GMT 06.02.2023

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06:24 GMT 06.02.2023

Death Toll From Earthquake Rises to 237 in Syria, 639 Others Injured: Health Ministry

The death toll from a powerful earthquake has risen to 237 in Syria, while 639 people have been injured, the Syrian Health Ministry said on Monday.

"In the provinces of Aleppo, Latakia, Hama and Tartus, 237 people were killed, 639 were injured," the ministry said in a statement.

Earlier reports indicated that 111 people died as a result of the Monday earthquake, while more than 500 others were injured.

06:19 GMT 06.02.2023

Residential Buildings Collapse in Turkey After Earthquake

06:11 GMT 06.02.2023

Syria to Engage Armed Forces in Eliminating Consequences of Earthquake: Defense Ministry

Syria will engage its armed forces in eliminating the consequences of the Monday earthquake that led to the collapse of numerous buildings and multiple deaths, the Syrian Defense Ministry said.

"The Syrian Ministry of Defense is mobilizing all its units, formations and institutions in all provinces to provide emergency assistance to the victims of the earthquake, to search for people trapped under the rubble, as well as to provide assistance to the victims and eliminate the consequences of the destruction," the ministry wrote on Telegram.

Later in the day, the Syrian government said after an emergency meeting that the regions of Aleppo, Latakia and Hama were most affected by the earthquake.

"An assessment of the current situation after a strong earthquake was carried out and the provinces and districts that received the most damage were identified. Aleppo, Hama and Latakia were among them," the government said on Telegram.

06:06 GMT 06.02.2023

UNESCO World Heritage-Listed Historic Fortress in Turkey's Gaziantep Province Collapses After Earthquake

The historic fortress of Gaziantep, located in the southern Turkish province of Gaziantep, collapsed on Monday as a result of an earthquake, Turkish newspaper Posta reported.

Gaziantep Castle was first built as a watchtower in the Roman period in II-IV centuries A.D. Later, it was expanded and took the current circle form in the VI century A.D (527-565 A.D) during the period of Byzantine Emperor Justinianus. The castle consists of 12 towers, while its circumference reaches 1200 meters (3,937 feet).

06:04 GMT 06.02.2023

Explosion Hit Gas Pipeline in Province Of Hatay in Southeastern Turkey, Fire Broke Out, Reports Say

An explosion has hit a gas pipeline in the province of Hatay in southeastern Turkey that was earlier rocked by a powerful earthquake, starting a fire, the Turkish news agency reported on Monday.

The explosion occurred in two different sections of the gas pipeline, about three kilometers (1.9 miles) apart, after the devastating earthquake in the region, the news agency said.

State-owned Turkish petroleum pipeline company Botas said earlier in the day that the deadly earthquake had not caused any damage to the country's oil pipelines.

Earlier in the day, Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority said that a 7.4-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Kahramanmaras province at 04:17 a.m. local time (01:17 GMT). It was felt in at least six nearby provinces and was followed by numerous aftershocks. Destruction and numerous fatalities have been reported across Turkey following the earthquake. At least 76 earthquake-related deaths have been reported across seven provinces, while another 440 people were injured.

05:58 GMT 06.02.2023

Italy Issues Tsunami Warning After Turkey Quake

The Italian Civil Protection Department on the basis of the data processed by the Tsunami Alert Center of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (Ingv) on Monday issued a “warning of possible tsunami waves” in the south of the country amid a strong earthquake in Turkey.

“It is recommended to move away from the coastal areas, reach the higher nearby area and follow the instructions of the local authorities,” a statement read.

National railway operator Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane decided to suspend train traffic in the southern regions of Sicily, Calabria and Apulia as a precautionary measure, Italy’s news portal reported.

05:48 GMT 06.02.2023

Earthquake Tremors Felt in Baghdad, Where Russian Foreign Ministry Delegation Arrived on Sunday

Tremors from Monday's 7.4-magnitude earthquake in south-eastern Turkey were felt in the Iraqi capital, where Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and a delegation from his ministry is staying.

05:39 GMT 06.02.2023

Syria's President Assad Holds Emergency Meeting of Government to Discuss Earthquake Damage

05:34 GMT 06.02.2023

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LIVE: Rescue Operation Underway in Turkey in the Aftermath of Devastating Earthquake

6 February 2023, 05:33 GMT

05:32 GMT 06.02.2023

Oil Pipelines in Turkey Not Damaged by Earthquake: State-Owned Botas Company

The deadly earthquake that hit Turkey on Monday morning has not cause any damage to the country's oil pipelines, state-owned Turkish petroleum pipeline company Botas said.

"After inspections, no damage to oil pipelines with crude oil was revealed," the company said in a statement.

It was decided to suspend gas supplies to a number of areas near the epicenter of the earthquake a precautionary measure, the company added.

05:29 GMT 06.02.2023

Death Toll From Earthquake in Syria Rises to 111, More Than 500 Others Injured: Health Ministry

05:10 GMT 06.02.2023

Turkey's Kahramanmaras Province Governor Says It’s Impossible to Give Exact Number of Victims

04:52 GMT 06.02.2023

Total Current Death Toll From Earthquake Stands at 76 in Turkey; 440 People Injured: Authorities

A total of 76 earthquake-related deaths have been reported across seven provinces in Turkey, while another 440 people were injured, Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) says.

"As of 6:30 a.m. [03:30 GMT on Monday], 76 people have died and 440 people were injured in seven provinces as a result of the 7.4-magnitude earthquake," AFAD said in a Monday statement.

04:49 GMT 06.02.2023

Death Toll in Syria From Earthquake Rises to 99, Over 330 Injured, Authorities Say

At least 99 people have died in Syria as a result of the Monday earthquake, while another 334 were injured, a senior health official told Sputnik.

"According to updated information, 99 people have died, including 50 in Latakia. Across all the provinces, 334 people were injured," Ahmad Damiriyeh said.

The Syrian state news agency reported on Monday that 42 people had died in Syria as a result of the earthquake that occurred in neighboring Turkey, while another 200 people were injured.

Syrian media reported on Monday that strong tremors were felt by residents of Damascus and Latakia and that numerous buildings collapsed in Aleppo. Several residential buildings collapsed in the suburbs of Latakia, an informed source told Sputnik.

04:38 GMT 06.02.2023

Syria Halts Railway Communication to Check Tracks Condition After Earthquake

Railway communication has been suspended throughout Syria to check the condition of the railway tracks after the devastating earthquake, the Syrian Transport Ministry said on Monday.

"The movement of trains along the entire railway has been halted as a preventive measure. Technical teams are checking the condition of railway tracks, roads and bridges," the ministry said in a statement, as quoted by media.

04:37 GMT 06.02.2023

At least 18 Dead in Turkey’s Sanliurfa Following Earthquake: Governor

The death toll from the Monday earthquake has gone up to 18 in Turkey’s Sanliurfa, the region’s Governor Salih Aydin said.

"Eighteen people were killed and 67 citizens were injured," Salih Aydin announced later on Monday.

Earlier on Monday, the governor said that the death toll stood at 15.

04:32 GMT 06.02.2023

Authorities Say 32 Aftershocks Have Been Registered in Turkey's Kahramanmaras Province After Earthquake

04:32 GMT 06.02.2023

Dozen Dead in Turkey’s Sanliurfa Following Earthquake, Reports Say

At least twelve people have died in Turkey’s Sanliurfa as a result of the powerful earthquake that hit Turkey on Monday morning, media reports citing the governor of Sanliurfa.

Earlier on Monday, Osmaniye Province Governor Erdinc Yilmaz told the Turkish Radio that at least five people have died in Osmaniye as a result of the earthquake and 34 buildings collapsed.

04:20 GMT 06.02.2023

Seven People Killed in Turkey's Osmaniye Province

Seven people have been killed as a result of the earthquake. The Governor of Turkey's Osmaniye province said that at least 34 buildings collapsed in the area. The center of Osmaniye is about 62.5 miles (100 kilometers) away from Gaziantep and roughly 43 miles (69 kilometers) from the quake's epicenter.

04:19 GMT 06.02.2023

At Least 42 Dead in Syria After Earthquake

"Forty-two deaths and 200 injuries have been reported in Aleppo, Hama and Latakia as a result of the earthquake in a preliminary toll," state news agency SANA said quoting a health ministry official.

Several buildings collapsed in Syria after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that had its epicentre in southeastern Turkey,

04:14 GMT 06.02.2023

Six Dead, Nearly 80 Injured in Diyarbakir

04:14 GMT 06.02.2023

23 Dead, 400 Injured in Turkey's Malatya Region Following Earthquake

The death toll from the Monday earthquake in Turkey’s Malatya has gone up to 23 and over 400 people were injured, while in Diyarbakir six deaths have been reported, according to local authorities.

"So far, 23 people have died, 420 people have been injured, and 140 buildings have collapsed as a result of the earthquake in the city," Hulusi Sahin said later on Monday, as quoted by the state-run broadcaster.

Diyarbakir Governor Ali Ihsan Su told Turkish broadcaster that seven buildings collapsed in Diyarbakir as a result of the earthquake.

"Six citizens died, 79 citizens were injured. 12 citizens were rescued from the rubble," the governor said.

04:13 GMT 06.02.2023

Head of Turkish Red Crescent Says Turkey is Ready to Accept International Help

04:13 GMT 06.02.2023

Where Else Was the Quake Felt?

The quake was felt in Lebanon's capital, Beirut, according to residents who spoke with Sputnik.

A source also told Sputnik that residential buildings collapsed or suffered damage in Syria's Latakia.

"As a result of the earthquake in the suburbs of Latakia, one building collapsed, several more suffered visible damage. Residents of the city and some settlements nearby took to the streets, fearing that their homes would collapse due to tremors," the source told Sputnik.

Local media reports suggest that the tremor was also felt in Damascus; Israelis in Tel Aviv also reported feeling the quake. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the quake was felt in Egypt, Georgia, and Romania.

04:11 GMT 06.02.2023

USGS Says Significant Casualties Likely, Number Could be in the Hundreds

04:10 GMT 06.02.2023

Erdogan Tweets 'Best Wishes' to Those Affected by Quake

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has taken to Twitter to extend his "best wishes" to the citizens that were affected by the earthquake, adding that rescue teams were "immediately dispatched" to the areas damaged by the earthquake.

04:09 GMT 06.02.2023

Syrian Civil Defense Ministry Declares State of Emergency

According to the Syrian Civil Defense Ministry, which has likewise declared a state of emergency, several residential buildings have collapsed in Syria's northwest..

04:05 GMT 06.02.2023

Turkish Government Declares Highest Emergency Alert in Response to the Quake

04:04 GMT 06.02.2023

Multiple Social Media Posts Show Entire Buildings Collapsed as Rescuers Struggle to Reach Survivors

04:03 GMT 06.02.2023

Death Toll From Devastating Earthquake in Turkey Jumps to 15