Death Toll Crosses 5,000 In Turkey – Syria Earthquake

Turkish authorities say the death toll from the earthquakes centred in southeastern Turkey rose to 3,419, bringing the total number of killed, including those in northern Syria, to more than 5,000.

The initial magnitude 7.8 tremor early on Monday brought down buildings as people slept and was followed by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake hours later amid several aftershocks.

The United States Geological Survey said the initial earthquake was centred about 33km (20 miles) from Gaziantep, a major Turkish city and provincial capital.
Dozens of countries from around the world have promised help in search and rescue operations that are being hampered by cold and snow

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