Massive quake hits near major city and is felt in Syria and Lebanon, with fears of widespread destruction and casualties
Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesPhotograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesA strong 7.8 magnitude earthquake hitThe quake struck at 4:17 am local time . It was centred about 32km from Gaziantep, a major city and provincial capital in the country’s south-east.
The earthquake struck about 26km from the town of Nurdağı. It was 17.7km deep, according to the US Geological Survey. A strong 6.7 temblor rumbled about 10 minutes later.Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images The southern region of Gaziantep – one of Turkey’s key industrial and manufacturing hubs – borders Syria. There were reports of tremors felt in Lebanon, Greece, Syria, Israel and Cyprus.
Turkish authorities have not yet reported any deaths or injuries, but videos posted on social networks showed destroyed buildings in several cities in the south-east of the country.
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