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New earthquake in Turkey: six people dead, 562 victims in total

22 February, 2023 Wednesday
13:03

As a result of a February 20 earthquake in the Turkish province of Hatay, the number of victims has increased to 562 people, six people are reported dead 

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Anadolu reports this.

At a Coordination Center briefing in Hatay, the head of the Turkish Ministry of the Interior Süleyman Soylu noted that the condition of 18 injured people is currently critical; search and rescue operations in the rubbles of 5 buildings are ongoing.

"Competent services are there and continue the operation," Soylu said.

 
  • On February 20, a new earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 occurred in the Turkish province of Hatay. On the night of February 21, there were already 294 injured and 3 dead reported.

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