Turkey, Syria Earthquake: Fifth earthquake strikes Turkey as death toll nears 5,000

5th earthquake of 5.7 hits eastern Turkey
Turkey, Syria Earthquake: Fifth earthquake strikes Turkey as death toll nears 5,000
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Two fresh earthquakes of 5.6 and 5.7 magnitude hit Turkey on Tuesday, a day after three deadly quakes - also felt in Syria, Lebanon and Israel - rocked the country, having claimed around 5,000 lives so far. The massive 7.8 magnitude quake was followed by dozens of aftershocks.

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A second major earthquake registering 7.5 on the Richter scale hit central Turkey just a few hours later, causing panic among rescue workers and survivors. In the evening, another quake of magnitude 6.0 hit the area, causing more damage and loss of lives.

Source: TOI

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