In a sad and shocking case, at least 20 people have died and more than 500 have been injured after an earthquake hit eastern Turkey.
The terrifying 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck near the town of Sivrice, collapsing at least 10 buildings. More than 500 are said to be injured but the number could rise.
According to BBC reports, thirteen people were killed in Elazig province, four in Malatya, one in Diyarbakir and one in another area. Meanwhile, Turkey's IHA Broadcasting Services shows emergency crews rescuing injured people from a collapsed building. Rescue operations are still underway.
The earthquake hit at a relatively shallow depth of 10 km (6 miles), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS) and about 5,00,000 people felt the strong tremours.
The earthquake was also felt in several other countries, including Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, reports BBC.
Watch few video here:
#Turkey search for survivors of #earthquake pic.twitter.com/U1Df3ctyho
— Malik Anas Awan (@anasinqilabi) January 24, 2020
May Allah Almighty protect our trukish brothers and sisters...#earthquake pic.twitter.com/uOCKbpAYd7
— Anjum Iqbal - PTI (@AnjumIqbalPTI) January 25, 2020
My prayers and thoughts for those affected by #earthquake. My God keep everyone safe. Ameen #Turkey #Earthquake 🇹🇷 #PrayForTurkey pic.twitter.com/NPyTuLHASL
— Talat Mahmood 🇳🇴 (@talat4u2) January 25, 2020
#Elazig Earthquake of 6.8 magnitudes (24.01.2020):
It is seen that a fire broke out from the collapsed buildings in Elazig due to natural gas leakage.#Turkey#earthquake pic.twitter.com/pRU0za1Mcs
— Elif Ahmet 🇹🇷 (@ElifAhmedturkey) January 25, 2020
Pray for the people of turkey.
Ya Allah please have blessing on your people.
Ya Allah save us.#earthquake pic.twitter.com/A7XW04XQc9
— Muhammad yousaf (@dryousaf18) January 25, 2020
A devastating #earthquake Striked Eastern #Turkey, took many lives. Our hearts go out to the families of the affected of this terrible disaster. pic.twitter.com/qVuBP2zJRw
— Salman Durrani (@salmandurrani0) January 25, 2020
BREAKING: after strong #earthquake in #Elazıg, Turkey, Turkish forces and teams are still working to reach people who are under debris. Officials announced that: 20 people died, around 400 people injured. Many place damaged. Search and rescue for Turkish citizens will not stop! pic.twitter.com/5txHNlEpP8
— One10 News (@One10News) January 25, 2020
