On 6 February 2023, at 04:17 TRT (01:17 UTC), a Mw 7.8 earthquake struck southern and central Turkey and northern and western Syria. The epicenter was 37 km (23 mi) west–northwest of Gaziantep. [ 2 ] . The earthquake had a maximum Mercalli intensity of XII (Extreme) around the epicenter and in Antakya.

Feb 10, 2023 · Tens of thousands of people have been killed and scores more injured by a huge earthquake which struck south-eastern Turkey, near the Syrian border, in the early hours of Monday morning.

1 day ago · ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Two years have passed since a devastating earthquake shattered Turkey’s southern region, but for Omer Aydin and many other of its survivors the memory and the suffering remain fresh.

Feb 7, 2023 · More than 15,000 people have been reported killed and tens of thousands of others injured by the earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria on Monday. Here’s why the quake was so devastating.

Oct 16, 2024 · ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A moderately strong earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Wednesday, causing widespread panic, officials said. More than 40 people were being kept under observation in hospitals but there were no reports of serious injury or significant destruction.

20 hours ago · WATCH NOW: Earthquake recovery hampered by sheer scale of destruction in Turkey and Syria. The magnitude 7.8 earthquake on Feb. 6, 2023, and a second powerful tremor that came hours later ...

Feb 7, 2023 · A powerful earthquake has caused significant damage in southeast Turkey and Syria and many casualties are feared. Damage was reported across several Turkish provinces, and rescue teams were being sent from around the country.