A large earthquake has struck on the Turkey-Syria border tonight (Monday, February 20) just days after thousands died in the last disaster. The US Geological Survey has said the latest quake measured 6.4 on the Richter scale.
It reportedly took place 3km southwest of Uzunbağ, Turkey. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said it was at a depth of 2km.
Al Jazeera reported that witnesses saw Turkish rescue teams checking if people were unharmed after the incident at 5.04pm. Resident Muna al-Omar, told the channel she was in a tent in a park in central Antakya when the earthquake hit.
