The total number of people killed by the quake in Turkey and Syria has risen to more than 2,300, after the quake caused widespread damage in the region with a series of aftershocks.
Transfer of the body of a child after an earthquake in the town of Jandaris, Afrin (Syria) on February 6, 2.
On February 6, the total number of people killed by earthquakes in Turkey and Syria rose to more than 2,2, after the quake caused widespread damage in the region with a series of aftershocks.
Turkey's disaster and emergency management agency (AFAD) said 2,834 buildings were destroyed in the quake. Statistics show that there are 120 aftershocks after the earthquake and the aftershocks are concentrated in Kahramanmaras province.
At dawn on February 6, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria.
According to the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, the quake's tremors could be felt as far away as Greenland.
Rescue teams are struggling with rain and snow to find survivors in the rubble.
In Israel, after many residents felt buildings and objects shaking due to the earthquake, the Ministry of Energy and the Geological Survey of Israel asked residents to answer an online survey question related to the earthquake.
Authorities also published guidance for responding in the event of an earthquake. The government believes that Israel's lack of earthquake records for a long time increases the risk that an earthquake will soon occur in the country.
Israel's Health Ministry has instructed hospitals across the country to prepare to send medical aid and equipment to Turkey.
Also in support of Turkey, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the country was ready to send more equipment, medical supplies, blankets and tents at Ankara's request.
In Sweden, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson offered his condolences to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saying the country was ready to support Ankara.
In a similar statement, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said the country was ready to provide immediate aid to Turkey and Syria.
Transfer of the body of a child after an earthquake in the town of Jandaris, Afrin (Syria) on February 6, 2.
On February 6, the total number of people killed by earthquakes in Turkey and Syria rose to more than 2,2, after the quake caused widespread damage in the region with a series of aftershocks.
Turkey's disaster and emergency management agency (AFAD) said 2,834 buildings were destroyed in the quake. Statistics show that there are 120 aftershocks after the earthquake and the aftershocks are concentrated in Kahramanmaras province.
At dawn on February 6, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria.
According to the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, the quake's tremors could be felt as far away as Greenland.
Rescue teams are struggling with rain and snow to find survivors in the rubble.
In Israel, after many residents felt buildings and objects shaking due to the earthquake, the Ministry of Energy and the Geological Survey of Israel asked residents to answer an online survey question related to the earthquake.
Authorities also published guidance for responding in the event of an earthquake. The government believes that Israel's lack of earthquake records for a long time increases the risk that an earthquake will soon occur in the country.
Israel's Health Ministry has instructed hospitals across the country to prepare to send medical aid and equipment to Turkey.
Also in support of Turkey, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the country was ready to send more equipment, medical supplies, blankets and tents at Ankara's request.
In Sweden, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson offered his condolences to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saying the country was ready to support Ankara.
In a similar statement, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said the country was ready to provide immediate aid to Turkey and Syria.