Death toll from powerful twin earthquakes in southern Turkiye rises to 42,310
AFAD said the quakes, centred in Pazarcik and Elbistan districts of Kahramanmaras province, were followed by 7,184 aftershocks.
Wed Feb 22 2023
At least 41,020 dead from powerful twin earthquakes in southern Turkiye
More than 13 million people have been affected by the devastating quakes, according to reports.
Mon Feb 20 2023
Over 31,600 dead from last week's deadly quakes in southern Turkiye
At least 31,643 people were killed by two strong earthquakes that jolted southern Turkiye on Feb 6, the country's disaster agency said on Monday.
Mon Feb 13 2023
PM Anwar conveys condolences following deadly earthquake in Turkiye
PM Anwar has conveyed his condolences to the families of the victims as well as to all countries affected by the deadly earthquake that hit the Kahramanmaras province in southern Turkiye.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Another powerful 7.6 earthquake rocks southern Turkiye
A fresh earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale struck southern Turkiye on Monday afternoon, the country's disaster agency said.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Turkiye earthquake: SMART team to assist in SAR operation
The SMART will be deployed to assist in the search and rescue (SAR) of earthquake victims in southern Turkiye.
Mon Feb 06 2023
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