6.8 earthquake in Turkey / Elajig province; Tremors felt till Syria, Lebanon, Iran, 18 dead

   






















@ 15 earthquake tremors felt, people flee from homes, many buildings are inundated

@ Earthquake for the second time in three days in Turkey, more than 500 people seriously injured

Ankara In eastern Turkey, there were reports of 18 people killed in the earthquake late Friday. More than 500 people have been seriously injured. Many buildings collapsed, with more than 30 people buried. The magnitude of the earthquake was 6.8 on the Richter scale.Turkish Interior Minister Suleiman Soylu said - The epicenter of the quake was in the Sivaris town of Elajig province, located in eastern Turkey. The number of dead can increase. 

According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at 8 pm local time.Its scope was more in the area of ​​10 km in Sivaris city. According to the report, 60 shocks were felt in a span of 40–40 seconds. People panicked and came out of the houses. Government officials say relief and rescue operations are being carried out in the affected areas. People have been prevented from approaching broken buildings due to the possibility of aftershock after the earthquake. 

Earthquake tremors were felt in neighboring countries also in
Turkey's neighboring countries Iran, Syria and Lebanon. There is no news of loss of life or property in these countries.

There was an earthquake in Turkey on Wednesday as well. There was an earthquake in
Turkey on Wednesday, 22 January.Earthquake tremors were felt in the cities of Karkagak and Akhisar in Manisa province. The Richter-scale earthquake was then recorded at 5.4. There was no loss of life or property.