EARTHQUAKES

Syria thanks Iran for its support due to earthquakes

Published on: March 2, 2023
09:16

Damascus, Mar 2 (Prensa Latina) Syria's Foreign Minister Faisal al-Mekdad expressed on Thursday gratitude to Iran for its support in response to the aftermath of the earthquakes that shook this nation in February.

Ecuador’s Cotopaxi volcano produced eight thousand quakes in 4 months

Published on: March 1, 2023
13:51

Quito, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) The Geophysical Institute of Ecuador (IG) reported today that the Cotopaxi volcano produced about eight thousand earthquakes since October 21, 2022, a figure equivalent to 1,600 events per month.

More than 45,000 people died in Türkiye due to earthquakes

Published on: March 1, 2023
13:36

Ankara, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) The Turkish authorities stated on Wednesday that more than 45,000 people have died following the devastating 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes on the Richter scale that occurred on February 6, with epicenter in southern Kahramanmaras province.

Death toll rises in Türkiye due to February 6 earthquakes

Published on: February 23, 2023
09:45

Ankara, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Türkiye on Thursday stated that the death toll due to the February 6 earthquakes recorded in Kahramanmaras, a province near the border with Syria, surpassed more than 43,500.

Aftershocks recorded in southern Turkiye after new earthquake.

Published on: February 21, 2023
10:34

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).

Kyrgyz rescuers save lives 13 days after Türkiye earthquakes

Published on: February 19, 2023
11:54

Bishkek, Feb 19 (Prensa Latina) Teams of Kyrgyz rescuers rescued three people alive 13 days after the strong earthquakes that hit Türkiye, the Kyrgyz Ministry of Emergencies reported today.

Lebanese Hezbollah movement sends second batch of aid to Syria (+Photos)

Published on: February 18, 2023
09:53

Beirut, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) The Hezbollah movement in Lebanon sent a second batch of humanitarian aid to Syria, more than a week after the impact of the devastating earthquakes.

Russian militaries deliver aid to affected by earthquakes in Syria

Published on: February 18, 2023
08:54

Moscow, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Armed Forces delivered more than 2.5 tons of medicines to hospitals in Aleppo, for the treatment of Syrians injured by the earthquakes of February 6th, reported the Ministry of Defense.

Cuban doctors work in Türkiye after earthquakes

Published on: February 16, 2023
13:17

Ankara, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The brigade of Cuban doctors that is in the Turkish town of Büyükyapalak Elbistan began its assistance work on Thursday, the Cuban Embassy in this capital reported on Twitter.

Diaz-Canel reiterates Cuba’s solidarity with Syria

Published on: February 14, 2023
11:54

Havana, Feb 14 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Diaz-Canel reiterated Cuba's solidarity with the Syrian people and Government on Tuesday, when he signed the book of condolences at that nation's Embassy due to the tragic earthquake that shook the African country a week ago.

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