Fresh earthquake hits Turkey-Syria border two weeks after major tremors

This time, the earthquake was centred near the southern Turkish city of Antakya and was felt in Syria, Egypt and Lebanon.

Published on: Feb 21, 2023 10:28 AM IST

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An earthquake of magnitude of 6.4 struck Turkey the border region of Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing at least three people and injuring over 200 more, just two weeks after the area was devastated by a larger quake.  (AP)

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It struck at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.  (REUTERS)

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The fresh tremors come as the region is still reeling from two devastating earthquakes that struck earlier this month.  (REUTERS)

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The death toll is expected to keep rising as emergency workers comb through collapsed buildings.  (AP)

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A man gets medical assistance after being injured in the latest earthquake in Hatay, Turkey. (AP)

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Around 1.6 million people are currently housed in temporary shelters.  (AP)

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The previous earthquake killed more than 47,000 people and damaged or destroyed hundreds of thousands of homes. (REUTERS)