Aftershocks recorded in southern Turkiye after new earthquake.

Ankara, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) About 90 seismic aftershocks occurred today after a new earthquake in southern Turkiye, medias reported in this capital, making reference to the Office for natural disasters and emergencies´s fight (AFAD).

February 21, 2023
10:34

According to the organization, the Turkish government has already sent search and rescue teams to Hatay province, affected by the recent disaster.

An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck southern Turkiye last night, after which six people were reported dead and 294 injured, according to the latest data.

The new quake hit areas already severely damaged earlier in February, when powerful earthquakes shook the Ottoman nation on February 6.

According to official statistics, the number of fatal victims exceeds 41,000 people. This natural disaster also caused severe destructions and casualties in Syria..

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