Sky News looks at the different aid and support being promised to Turkey and Syria so far following the devastating quakes in both countries.
The UN says it has deployed more than 50 emergency response and search and rescue teams to the region as part of its earthquake response.The UN Central Emergency Response Fund has also released $25m in financial aid.
Tunisia has promised to donate 14 tonnes of blankets and food, and has appealed for volunteer medics for Turkey.China will donate £4.9m to the relief effort in Turkey and has sent rescue personnel to assist with the response. The Chinese Red Cross has also pledged £167,000 to each of Turkey and Syria.
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