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Major quake kills at least 1,400 across Turkey, Syria

Rescuers search for survivors under the rubble following an earthquake, in the rebel-held town of Jandaris, Syria on Monday. (Reuters photo)

ISTANBUL: A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing at least 1,400 people, levelling buildings while people were still in their sleep, and sending tremors that were felt as far away as the island of Cyprus.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said 912 people were killed, 5,383 injured, and 2,818 buildings had collapsed in Turkey.

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