Turkey Syria earthquake: 10,000 feared dead in devastating shake as death toll increases

The death toll in the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria could reach as high as 10,000, experts have warned.

The grim figure came from the United States Geological Survey who are closely monitoring the humanitarian crisis.

The powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday, razing buildings to the ground and trapping thousands beneath the rubble. .