Stay up-to-date on the latest death toll from the deadly 2023 Turkey earthquake. This live tracker will keep you updated on the death toll.
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DEATH TOLL
50,700
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How Did It Happen?
A massive earthquake struck central Turkey and northwest Syria on Monday, flattening apartment buildings and adding to the devastation in cities already devastated by years of war.
The earthquake, which occurred in the early hours of a winter morning, was felt in Cyprus and Lebanon. It was followed by another large quake of magnitude 7.7 in the early afternoon.
Turkey’s most powerful earthquake since 1999, when a similar magnitude quake devastated Izmit and the densely populated eastern Marmara Sea region near Istanbul, killing over 17,000 people.
Map Of Epicenter of Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
GAZIANTEP, TURKEY
Giziantep was the epicenter for the deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
Turkey/Syria Earthquake Live Coverage
Earthquake live coverage and latest news:
No, there are no active Tsunami warnings in both of these regions.
Gaziantep province
Turkey is located in an area with intense seismic pressure due to the convergence of three tectonic plates, and is prone to earthquakes due to its geography and tectonic activity. Monday’s 7.8 magnitude quake was the most severe since 1999.