Earthquake jolts Turkey, Syria: Aftermath pictures display scale of destructionSiddhi Gaharwar
Feb 6, 2023Turkey devastated
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 magnitude on Richter scale hit southeast Turkey and Syria early Monday.Credit: AP
Turkey earthquake
According to the US Geological Survey, the quake was centered about 33 kilometers (20 miles) from Gaziantep. It was centred 18 kilometres (11 miles) deepCredit: AP
Quake jolts Turkey, Syria
The powerful quake brought down several buildings, killing more than 500 people and injuring several others.Credit: AP
Turkey quake aftermath
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Twitter 'hope that we will get through' this disaster together as soon as possible and with the least damageCredit: AP
PM Modi offers help to Turkey
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives due to the earthquake and said India was ready to offer “all possible assistance” to cope with the tragedyCredit: AP
Turkey hit by earthqauke
Turkey is frequently jolted by earthquakes as it sits on top of major fault linesCredit: AP
Turkey's worst quake
Turkey witnessed a deadly earthquake in 1999 when nearly 18,000 people were killed.Credit: AP
India extends aid to Turkey
India to send search and rescue teams of NDRF and medical teams along with relief material to TurkeyCredit: AP