The recent earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria had a 7.8 magnitude, with an epicenter of “14.2 miles east of Nurdagi, in Turkey’s Gaziantep province, at a depth of 24.1 kilometers (14.9 miles)”.
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How Many Earthquake Hits Turkey?
At least seven quakes with magnitude of at least 7.0 have hit Turkey in the last 25 years.
About The Turkey Earthquake
An earthquake of magnitude 7.8 magnitude, with epicenter of “14.2 miles east of Nurdagi, had hit Turkey’s Gaziantep province, at a depth of 24.1 kilometers (14.9 miles)”, on February 6, 2023.
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At least 4,800 people have died, and 5,775 buildings have collapsed.
The government of Turkey has deployed over 24,400 search and rescue operatives, with more being added on a daily basis.
Although the current cold weather with a temperature of about -5 C (23 F), had posed difficulty in the rescue mission, yet scores of helicopters have not stopped transporting emergency aid and food.
Other provinces that were affected include Aleppo, Latakia, Hama, Idlib and Tartous.
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