6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Turkey, Two Weeks After Devastating Quake

6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Turkey, Two Weeks After Devastating Quake.


On Monday, February 21, 2023, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the border region of Turkey and Syria, just two weeks after a larger quake devastated the area, killing over 47,000 people and destroying hundreds of thousands of homes. The most recent earthquake was centered near the southern Turkish city of Antakya and was felt in Syria, Egypt, and Lebanon.

Reports indicate that three people were killed, and more than 200 were injured in the latest quake. Unfortunately, more buildings collapsed, but most residents of Samandag had already fled the area after the initial earthquakes, leaving behind debris and abandoned streets.

Many survivors expressed their fear and panic as they felt the ground heave again, with one woman, Muna Al Omar, crying as she held her seven-year-old son. "I thought the earth was going to split open under my feet," she said.

The death count from the previous quakes has risen to 41,156, with 385,000 apartments destroyed or severely damaged, and many people still missing. Urgent calls for help to support survivors have been made as construction work on nearly 200,000 apartments in 11 earthquake-hit provinces of Turkey is set to begin next month.

The United States has provided $185 million in humanitarian assistance to support the earthquake response in Turkey and Syria. However, reports indicate that about 356,000 pregnant women urgently need access to health services. This number includes 226,000 women in Turkey and 130,000 in Syria, with 38,800 expected to deliver within the next month. Many are sheltering in camps, exposed to freezing temperatures and struggling to access food and clean water.

The United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency has urged action to support pregnant women and other survivors. The earthquake has caused significant disruption to the lives of thousands of people, and much more needs to be done to support them.

In conclusion, the recent earthquake in Turkey has once again highlighted the need for urgent support to survivors. Governments, international organizations, and individuals must step up their efforts to help those affected by the disaster, especially pregnant women who urgently need access to healthcare. As the world watches and hopes for the best, let us all come together to support the people of Turkey and Syria in this difficult time.

Deadly Earthquake Strikes Turkey and Syria: Latest Updates

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria, killing at least eight people and injuring around 300 more. This disaster happened two weeks after a series of quakes and aftershocks that caused the death of almost 45,000 individuals and destroyed thousands of buildings. The earthquake's epicenter was in the town of Defne in Turkey's Hatay province, which was hit hard by the Feb. 6 quakes. A second, magnitude 5.8 earthquake, followed by dozens of aftershocks, occurred after Monday's quake. Jordan, Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon, and Egypt also felt the temblors. Inspections for damage were underway in Hatay, and the Turkish Vice President, Fuat Oktay, urged residents to stay away from damaged buildings and follow rescue teams' directions carefully. Several buildings collapsed in Syria, causing almost 200 injuries, mostly broken bones and bruises.


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