A 7.8 magnitude earthquake along the border of Türkiye and Syria has caused devastation in both countries, with more than 3,800 reported deaths (2,300+ in Türkiye and 1,400+ in Syria) and more than 11,000 injuries.
This disastrous event, which caused damage in Türkiye, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Palestine was followed by a second 7.5 magnitude earthquake, the likes of which were reportedly felt in countries such as Iraq, Egypt and even Japan.
The pair of quakes reportedly caused more than 50 aftershocks, and completely destroyed buildings in Turkey’s Diyarbakir, Kahramanmaraş and Gaziantep.
UPDATE: #Turkey Earthquake • Death toll > 2,400 in Turkey, Syria • > 11,000 injured in Turkey • 3,471 collapsed buildings • 2 US rescue teams en route • NATO sending help • Gulf countries, Israel rushing aid https://t.co/tZVLN3nArL
