Devastation Strikes Twice: Deadly 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Turkey’s Hatay Province, Sparking Fear of Tsunami and Aftershocks
Turkey’s southern province of Hatay has been hit by another earthquake, this time with a magnitude of 6.4, just two weeks after the twin earthquakes which left the region devastated.
Rescue workers are currently attempting to find people trapped under rubble, and people in Hatay province have been urged to stay away from the coast over a possible tsunami.
Three people have been confirmed dead and 213 others injured by the latest quake. State-run Anadolu news agency said the tremors were felt in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel and Egypt. More than 6,200 aftershocks have been recorded since the 7.8-magnitude hit Turkey and Syria, leaving millions homeless.
Turkey’s disaster management agency has recorded two more tremors of 5.2 magnitude around 20 minutes after the first on Monday. Officials had urged people to stay away from the coast, but Vice President Fuat Oktay said the warning had been lifted as the risk of a tsunami had passed.
The latest quakes have brought fresh panic to the region, and many fear that if aftershocks continue, more buildings could be brought down, threatening innocent lives.
“Devastation Strikes Twice: Deadly 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Turkey’s Hatay Province, Sparking Fear of Tsunami and Aftershocks”
Recommended Articles
Southern California’s Two-Week-Long Snowstorm Leaves Tragedy in Its Wake
Southern California was hit by a two-week-long snowstorm, with the San Bernardino Mountains bearing the brunt of its impact. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office has responded to 13 death investigations, with eight being reviewed for potential links to the...
Shell’s Former CEO Rakes in £10m Amid Record Profits, Sparking Outrage and Calls for Action
Shell's former CEO, Ben van Beurden, earned approximately £10 million ($12 million) in 2021, according to the company's annual report. Van Beurden's salary and bonuses surged 53 percent from the previous year, and his total package was 294 times the UK's median...
Rising Property Disputes in Kenya Result in Fatal Violence
A 35-year-old man allegedly stabbed his 65-year-old father more than 10 times in Kirinyaga, resulting in his death. In Kisii county, a 61-year-old man allegedly killed his 31-year-old son following an unknown dispute. Another case has been reported in Kirinyaga, where...