Advertisement
trendingPhotosenglish2570172https://zeenews.india.com/photos/world/massive-earthquake-unleashes-mayhem-destruction-in-syria-turkey-in-pics-2570172
photoDetails

Massive Earthquake Unleashes Mayhem, Destruction in Syria, Turkey: In Pics

7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Turkey, Syria At Night

1/9
7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Turkey, Syria At Night

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southeast Turkey and Syria early on Monday, toppling buildings and sending panicked residents to gather outside on a cold winter night. Over 300 people were killed in both countries, hundreds were injured and the toll was expected to rise. Rescue workers and residents are frantically searching for survivors under the rubble of crushed buildings in multiple cities on both sides of the border. (Image Credit: Anadolu Agency)

Many Trapped Under Debris

2/9
Many Trapped Under Debris

Rescue workers look for survivors trapped under the debris. The quake hit at 4:17am local time (01:17 GMT) and was felt in Syria, Lebanon, Cyprus, Greece and Israel. (Image Credit: Anadolu Agency)

Huge Destruction Turkey And Syria

3/9
Huge Destruction Turkey And Syria

More than 400 people have been killed and 1000 injured in Turkey and Syria after a strong 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit south-eastern Turkey on Monday. (Image Credit: Anadolu Agency)

Mayhem, Chaos In Turkey, Syria After Earthquake

4/9
Mayhem, Chaos In Turkey, Syria After Earthquake

A building lies in ruins in the southern Turkish province of Kahramanmaraş. (Image Credit: Anadolu Agency)

Several High-Rise Buildings Destroyed

5/9
Several High-Rise Buildings Destroyed

Rescue teams are carrying out search and rescue operations on collapsed building sites after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey. (Image Credit: Anadolu Agency)

Dozens Killed In Aleppo, Hama and Lattakia

6/9
Dozens Killed In Aleppo, Hama and Lattakia

The death toll due to the massive earthquake in Aleppo, Hama and Lattakia and is rising at the moment, according to the Syrian health ministry.  (Image Credit: Reuters)

Search & Rescue Operations Underway

7/9
Search & Rescue Operations Underway

Turkey’s disaster and emergency management agency said the earthquake was felt most intensely in the surrounding provinces of Kahramanmaraş, but was also strongly felt in Hatay, Adana, Osmaniye, Diyarbakır, Malatya and Şanlıurfa. (Image Credit: Anadolu Agency)

Hundreds Killed In Rebel-Held Areas Of Syria

8/9
Hundreds Killed In Rebel-Held Areas Of Syria

Members of the Syrian civil defence operating in rebel-held areas are claiming “tens of victims and people stuck under the rubble” after the quake. (Image Credit: Anadolu Agency)

Tremors Felt Far Away From Turkey

9/9
Tremors Felt Far Away From Turkey

There were reports of tremors felt in Lebanon, Greece, Syria, Israel and Cyprus. (Image Credit: Anadolu Agency)

NEWS ON ONE CLICK