Ankara: A 6.3-magnitude earthquake at a depth of two km (1.2 miles) struck the Turkey-Syria border region, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) said on Monday evening, citing Reuters. The latest earthquake struck Turkey’s Hatay province, which has already been devastated by a massive earthquake about 2 weeks ago. The tremors were also felt in Syria, Lebanon and Israel. There were no immediate reports of casualties, but witnesses said several buildings in the area were damaged.
The European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) said a magnitude 6.3 earthquake at a depth of two km (1.2 miles) hit the Turkey-Syria border region. February 20, 2023
Turkey has already reported more than 6,000 aftershocks since the February 6 earthquake that killed more than 45,000 people. Reports about the latest quake came shortly after visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured Turkey that Washington would help “as long as it takes” after a devastating, deadly earthquake in the same region two weeks ago.
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s southeast and neighboring Syria on 6 February, killing more than 45,000 people and leaving more than one million homeless, with economic costs expected to run into billions of dollars.
India was one of the first responders in the search and rescue efforts in Turkey and Syria. India launched “Operation Dost” to provide aid to Turkey and Syria following the devastating earthquakes and aftershocks in the region. As part of the operation, the Government of India, in cooperation with the Indian Army, sent relief supplies to both Syria and Turkey.
Under this, India sent relief material, a mobile hospital and specialized search and rescue teams to Turkey. 250 army personnel have also been deployed in the most affected areas of Turkey and Syria.