News

Another earthquake strikes Turkey-Syria border

Published

on

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck the Turkey-Syria border, two weeks after a massive earthquake in the region left more than 46,000 people dead

The quake was followed by a second, magnitude 5.8 tremor.

The earthquakes occurred in Turkey’s Hatay province, on the border with Syria.

They were felt in Jordan, Israel and Egypt.

Syria’s state news agency is reporting six people have been injured in from falling debris.

A number of buildings have collapsed, trapping people inside.

Authorities are warning people to stay away from the coastline as a precaution with tsunami warning issued for the coastal regions of Syria and Turkey, too.

Trending Now

Exit mobile version