Unfortunate circumstances happen now and then around the globe. A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria early Monday, February 6th. While everyone was sleeping, the quake woke them up with its devastating 7.8 power. Here’s the latest update about the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria, know the death toll, damages, and rescue.
Magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Turkey and Syria
The massive earthquake becomes one of the most powerful quakes to hit the area. The largest earthquake disaster runs back to 1939, and now it happens again.
- The initial earthquake hit 23 kilometers east of Nurdagi in Gaziantep province, Turkey.
- In multiple news reports, at least 3,800 people lost their lives in this disaster. The quake left more than 15,000 injured in Turkey and Syria.
- If the first quake attack reaches magnitude 7.8, buildings became vulnerable. Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Agency said that at least 5,600 buildings in the area collapsed. According to a CNN report, northern Syria also had similar damage in their area, and more buildings could still collapse.
- Moreover, the 7.8 magnitude may just become the worst nightmare for the netizens hit by the earthquake. Unfortunately, it didn’t stop there. The US Geological Survey tallied around 77 aftershocks that followed the initial quake. One recorded quake reached a 7.5 magnitude, while some reached a magnitude of 6 or stronger.
International support
According to UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, around 4 million individuals or more depends on humanitarian assistance in Syria. Most of these numbers are women and children. What challenges Syria the most, communities face a cholera outbreak at present.
- The European Union provides support to Turkey and Syria as they called for their crisis response mechanism.
- On the other hand, the United States sent two search and rescue units to Turkey. President Joe Biden expressed his condolences on behalf of the American people. He said that the U.S. is ready to “provide any and all needed assistance to our NATO Ally Turkey in response to this tragedy,” according to CNN news.
I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by the earthquake in Turkiye and Syria. I have directed my team to continue to closely monitor the situation in coordination with Turkiye and provide any and all needed assistance.
— President Biden (@POTUS) February 6, 2023
- Palestine also sent out their civil defense and medical care teams to help in the rescue operations in Turkey and Syria.
- Meanwhile, 10 units of the Russian army came into the area with around 300 soldiers to help in the search and rescue. They also aid in clearing the debris in Syria.
- Iraq, Qatar, and Israel sent out support and help through supplies and personnel on Monday.
How to help
If you have the means to help, you may do it. CNN partnered with Public Good to create a website to reach out to non-profit organizations and donate.
- You may directly donate to the non-profit organization or simply donate to the 14 organizations to benefit.
- Airlink
- Cooperative For Assistance And Relief Everywhere (CARE)
- Direct Relief
- Doctors Without Borders
- Global Giving Foundation
- Humanity & Inclusion
- International Medical Corps
- International Rescue Committee
- Mercy Corps
- Save The Children
- Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS)
- UNICEF USA
- World Food Program USA
- World Vision
- Also, you may head to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. We may wait for further details on how to donate directly to them.
IFRC is launching immediate cash assistance from our Disaster Response Emergency Fund @IFRC_DREF to @SYRedCrescent to ensure they continue the emergency medical and relief assistance.
Our head of delegation @Brinch_IFRC is on the ground in Damascus coordinating relief. https://t.co/VwHnmMylVQ
— IFRC (@ifrc) February 6, 2023
Here’s the latest update for the Turkey and Syria 7.8 magnitude earthquake. We hope for everyone’s safety in Turkey and Syria. Sending our prayers and condolences to the bereaved families.
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