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‘Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Turkey-Iran border region’

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 08:14:00 +0100

The quake had a depth of 5 km (3.1 miles), according to EMSC. “Our rescue teams have been dispatched to the area. So far, we had no reports of damage or fatalities in the area, which is not a populated area in Iran's West Azarbaijan province,” an Iranian official told state TV. An earthquake of magnitude 5.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Turkey-Iran border region, reports EMSC

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 08:05:00 +0100

An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck the Turkey-Iran border region. — Reuters file pic. DUBAI, Feb 23 — An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck the Turkey-Iran border region early today, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, although an Iranian official said there were no immediate signs of damage or casualties.

SOCIETY 6 DAYS AGO Magnitude 5.8 quake hits Iran’s south A 5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Iran’s southern Hormozgan Province, with no immediate reports of casualties.

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 05:24:00 +0100

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake has struck Iran’s southern Hormozgan Province, with no immediate reports of casualties. According to Fars news agency, the tremor took place near the village of Laft in the central district of Qeshm County, in Hormozgan Province, at a shallow depth of 13 kilometers at 16:00 local time (19:30 GMT) on Sunday.

Earthquake strikes Iran island, tremors felt in UAE

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 06:23:00 +0100

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit Iran's Qeshm island, Khaleej Times reported citing the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). According to the EMSC, the quake occurred at a depth of 47km, reported Sputnik News. Tremors were felt in parts of UAE as well, posts on social media suggested.

Iran: Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits Qeshm island in Persian Gulf

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 17:51:00 +0100

“The damage to buildings has been at the level of cracks in walls.” A magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit near southern Iran’s Qeshm island in the Gulf on Sunday, the official IRNA news agency reported, but a local official said there were no reports of casualties and only minor damage.

Earthquake in Iran, over 80 km away from Oman

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 15:25:00 +0100

Muscat: An earthquake has been reported in Southern Iran, 80kms away from Oman on Sunday, according to the Earthquake Monitoring Centre ( EMC ), at the Sultan Qaboos University. The Center said in a statement: “An earthquake in southern Iran with magnitude of 5.4 ml, at 4:30 PM, and at a depth of 10 km.

1st LD: 5.8-magnitude earthquake hits southern Iran

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 14:45:00 +0100

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit Laft region in Iran's southern province of Hormozgan on Sunday, according to Iran's Seismological Center. The earthquake took place at 4 p.m. local time (1230 GMT), with the focus at the depth of 13 km, 26.925 degrees north latitude and 55.875 degrees east longitude.

Iran earthquake felt in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 14:31:00 +0100

An earthquake hit southern Iran on Sunday and was felt across the Gulf, including in the UAE. The 5.8 magnitude event was reported on Qeshm island near the port city of Bandar Abbas about 4.30pm. In Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah swaying was felt by residents. Social media users said computer monitors shook near Downtown Dubai.

UAE residents report feeling tremors of earthquake

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 14:20:00 +0100

Dubai: In Dubai, residents in Deira and Tecom reported feeling tremors of an earthquake on Sunday. A similar report also came in from Ajman. An earthquake has been reported near Bandar Abbas in Southern Iran, according to the US Geological Survey website, at a magnitude of 5.5.

Yesterday 18:30

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 09:47:00 +0100

TEHRAN – Iran is conducting a research on tsunami off the southern Makran coast in collaboration with, India, Pakistan and Oman, aiming to identify high-risk areas, a faculty member of the National Institute of Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences has announced.

Avalanches leave over 40 dead in Turkey Updated 2 hours ago

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:51:00 +0100

ISTANBUL: The death toll from two avalanches in eastern Turkey rose to 41 on Thursday, the government's disaster management agency said, as rescue teams continued a difficult search for two missing people. Five were killed in the first avalanche in Van province bordering Iran on Tuesday, only for....

Turkey avalanches leave over 40 dead

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 16:41:00 +0100

ISTANBUL: The death toll from two avalanches in eastern Turkey rose to 41 on Thursday, the government’s disaster management agency said, as rescue teams continued a difficult search for two missing people. Five were killed in the first avalanche in Van province bordering Iran on Tuesday, only for....

Second Turkey avalanche kills dozens of rescuers

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:50:00 +0100

Two avalanches in eastern Turkey have killed 38 people, most of them buried by the second snowslip while working to rescue victims of the first, officials said on Wednesday. Some 300 emergency service workers were called to a highway near the mountain-surrounded town of Bahcesaray in Van province,....

Devastating avalanche disaster leaves dozens dead in Turkey

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:12:00 +0100

Successive avalanches in eastern Turkey have killed at least 38 people and trapped dozens more, authorities said, The first avalanche in the Van province, which borders Iran, occurred Tuesday evening, killing five people. In the aftermath, more than 100 rescue workers were reportedly sent to rescue two people still believed to be buried.

Turkey To Never Recognize US Mideast Plan: Erdogan

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 06:21:00 +0100

Turkey will never recognize or accept the U.S.' so-called peace plan, the country's president said on Friday. "This plan aims to annex the occupied Palestine territories," Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a meeting of provincial heads of his ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party in the capital Ankara.

Turkey to never recognize US Mideast plan: Erdogan

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:12:00 +0100

ANKARA. Turkey will never recognize or accept the U.S.’ so-called peace plan, the country’s president said on Friday. “This plan aims to annex the occupied Palestine territories,” Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a meeting of provincial heads of his ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party in the capital Ankara.

Earthquake in Turkey’s Kurdistan kills at least 20 people

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 04:42:00 +0100

The earthquake was felt in Diyarbakir (Amed), Mardin, Batman, Şırnak, Bingöl, Dersim, Adıyaman and Malatya in Turkish Kurdistan (Bakur). People run out in shock as more than hundred buildings have been destroyed in Elazığ city center and Gezin, the epicenter of the earthquake.

SOCIETY Magnitude 5.4 quake strikes southern Iran, no fatalities

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:09:00 +0100

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake hits Khane Zenian district in Iran's southern province of Fars. (via social media) An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale has hit Khane Zenian district in the southern Iranian province of Fars. The tremor occurred at 16:58 hours local time (13:28 GMT) on Monday at a depth of 7 km.

Tremor jolts western Iran for 3rd time

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 09:41:00 +0100

According to the Seismological Center of the Geophysics Institute of Tehran University, the tremor occurred at 8:32 hours local time (5:02 GMT) and at the depth of 8 km underground. The epicenter of the quake was located at 51.21 degrees longitude and 33.78 degrees latitude.

Iran earthquake tremors felt 'slightly' in UAE

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:05:00 +0100

Another earthquake shook Iran on Tuesday - with residents in UAE feeling slight tremors, according to the national Met department. In a brief alert issued by the NCM, it said that 4.9 magnitude earthquake on richter scale is recorded in South of Iran at 7:24pm (UAE time).

Drone crashes in SW Iran

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:22:00 +0100

Speaking to IRNA, Bavi governor Manouchehr Varnaseri said it is not yet clear that the drone belongs to which organization. Investigations are still underway on the cause of the accident, he added. According to local sources, military forces have transferred the drone from the accident site. 9376**2050.

News Quake jolts western Iran

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 09:45:00 +0100

According to the Seismological Center of the Geophysics Institute of Tehran University, the tremor occurred at 10:22 hours local time (06:52 GMT). The epicenter of the quake was located at 45.74 degrees longitude and 33.73 degrees latitude. Force four quakes are not strong enough to cause damages.

Magnitude 5.4 quake hits southern Iran: state TV

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 07:10:00 +0100

DUBAI (Reuters) - A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Fars province in southern Iran on Monday, Iranian state TV reported. There were no fatalities, but there was structural damage to homes in the area of the quake, which hit near the town of Khane Zenian, the head of emergency services for Fars....

Magnitude 5.4 quake hits southern Iran

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 23:25:00 +0100

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Fars province in southern Iran on Monday, Iranian state TV reported, according to Reuters. There were no fatalities, but there was structural damage to homes in the area of the quake, which hit near the town of Khane Zenian, the head of emergency services for Fars....

Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, Jan. 27

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 22:36:00 +0100

TEHRAN -- An Iranian passenger plane went off runway while it was landing in the southern Mahshahr city airport on Monday, the Civil Aviation chief Reza Jafari told Tasnim news agency. All the passengers are in "good condition," Jafari said. (Iran-Plane-Runway) JERUSALEM -- A treasure trove of 232....

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake shakes Iran

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 20:47:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale shook Khane Zenian in the southern Iranian province of Fars on Monday, according to the Seismological Center of the Geophysics Institute of Tehran University, reports IRNA. The tremor occurred at 16:58 hours local time (13:28 GMT), and the epicenter of the quake was located at 41 km west Shiraz.

Magnitude 5.4 Quake Hits Southern Iran

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 20:03:00 +0100

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Fars province in southern Iran on Monday, Iranian state TV reported. There were no fatalities, but there was structural damage to homes in the area of the quake, which hit near the town of Khane Zenian, the head of emergency services for Fars province said, according to the semi-official Fars news agency.

Earthquake in Iran, over 500 km away from Oman

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 18:57:00 +0100

Muscat: An earthquake occurred in southern Iran on Monday, according to the Earthquake Monitoring Centre at the Sultan Qaboos University. The Center said in a statement: “An earthquake in southern Iran with magnitude of 5.3 ml, at 5:28 PM, and at a depth of 10 km. The earthquake was recorded 524 km away from Khasab.

SOCIETY Magnitude 5.4 quake strikes southern Iran, no fatalities An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale in Khane Zenian in the southern Iranian province of Fars has no fatalities.

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 17:58:00 +0100

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake hits southern Iran

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 17:22:00 +0100

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Fars province in southern Iran on Monday, Iranian state TV reported. State TV did not report any information on possible damage or casualties from the quake, which hit near the town of Khane Zenian. Assessment teams have been dispatched to the quake site, which is....

5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Iran: USGS

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:57:00 +0100

A magnitude 5.1 quake struck Fars province in southern Iran on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey ( The tremor struck at around 1 p.m. UTC, or 8 a.m. ET, according to the agency . It struck at a depth of about 6 miles. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Center reported that the quake registered as 5.

Magnitude 5.4 quake hits southern Iran - state TV

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:37:00 +0100

2nd LD-Writethru: 5.4-magnitude earthquake hits Iran's southern Fars province

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:36:00 +0100

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit Khanezanyan town in Iran's southern Fars province on Monday, Iran's Seismological Center reported. The preliminary reports put the epicenter of earthquake, which took place at 16:58 local time (1328 GMT), at the depth of 7 km, 29.59 degrees north latitude and 52.

5.4 earthquake in Iran

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:26:00 +0100

An earthquake, measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale, hit the Shiraz area on Monday.

Magnitude 5.4 Quake Hits Southern Iran, Says State TV

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:24:00 +0100

DUBAI - A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Fars province in southern Iran on Monday, Iranian state TV reported. State TV did not report any information on possible damage or casualties from the quake, which hit near the town of Khane Zenian. Assessment teams have been dispatched to the quake site,....

Magnitude 5.4 quake hits southern Iran - state TV

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:48:00 +0100

DUBAI (Reuters) - A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Fars province in southern Iran on Monday, Iranian state TV reported. State TV did not report any information on possible damage or casualties from the quake, which hit near the town of Khane Zenian. Assessment teams have been dispatched to the....

Magnitude 5.4 quake hits southern Iran: state TV

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:27:00 +0100

5.4-magnitude earthquake hits Iran's southern Fars province

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:24:00 +0100

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit Khanezanyan region in Iran's southern Fars province on Monday, Iran's Seismological Center reported. The preliminary reports put the epicenter of earthquake, which took place at 16:58 local time (1328 GMT), at the depth of 7 km, 29.59 degrees north latitude and 52.

Death Toll Rises in Turkey Quake as Erdogan Slams Social Media

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:27:00 +0100

(Bloomberg) -- A magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Turkey’s eastern Elazig province on Friday evening killed at least 31 people and injured hundreds. By Sunday, 45 people had been rescued from the rubble of collapsed buildings. A total of 76 buildings were destroyed and 645 heavily damaged, the Disaster....

Turkey Rushes Aid to East After Quake Strikes

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:54:00 +0100

Authorities are sending aid and rescue workers to eastern Anatolia, where a magnitude 6.8 quake on Friday, centred on Elazig, killed dozens and injured thousands. Excavators tear down a destroyed building after an earthquake hit Elazig, Turkey, 2020. Photo: EPA-EFE/STR.

Rescuers scramble to find survivors after Turkey quake kills 29

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 02:10:00 +0100

Rescue workers carry a body from the site of a collapsed building, after an earthquake in Elazig, Turkey, January 26, 2020. — Reuters pic. ELAZIG, Jan 27 — The death toll from a powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey rose to 29 as rescue workers raced against time Saturday to find survivors under the rubble.

Rescuers scramble to find survivors after Turkey quake kills 29

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 01:42:00 +0100

Powerful quake kills 31 in Turkey

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 22:45:00 +0100

The magnitude 6.8 quake struck on Friday evening, with its epicentre in the small lakeside town of Sivrice in Elazig province, and was felt across neighbouring countries. The Turkish government’s disaster and emergency management agency (AFAD) said 31 people died, the majority in Elazig but at least four in nearby Malatya, and 1,607 were injured.

Tehran’s “Holland Alley” to be made a national heritage

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 17:44:00 +0100

TEHRAN – “Holland Alley” in Tehran, which is mostly populated by Iranian-Armenian citizens, is worth to be inscribed on the national list of cultural heritage, Tehran City Council member Ahmad Masjed-Jamei said on Friday. The national registration of this historical alley could be regarded as a....

Iran Ready to Help Quake-Hit Turkey

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 10:34:00 +0100

Operational teams of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Organization of Iran are on alert and ready to be dispatched the quake-hit areas upon Turkey’s request, International Cooperation Department of the Iranian Health Ministry announced in a message to Turkey’s health ministry early on Saturday.

Turkey earthquake: People trapped as 31 killed and 1,550 injured

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 10:31:00 +0100

More than 1,550 people are injured - including 34 who are in intensive care but not critical, Health Minster Fahrettin Koca said. It is estimated that more than 20 people are trapped under debris, while more than 45 have been rescued so far. The quake jolted Elazig province, which is around 340....

Death Toll Rises in Turkey Quake as Erdogan Slams Social Media

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 10:30:00 +0100

People trapped as 31 killed and 1,550 injured in Turkey earthquake

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 08:45:00 +0100

The quake jolted Elazig province, which is around 340 miles (550km) east of the capital Ankara, and was followed by dozens of aftershocks. People died in Elazig and in the neighbouring province of Malatya. Rescue efforts are continuing at three sites in Elazig.

Turkey earthquake: At least 31 dead as buildings collapse

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 07:58:00 +0100

Media caption Rescue teams rushed to help after the earthquake struck. At least 31 people have been killed and more than 1,600 injured in a powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey. The magnitude-6.8 quake centred on the town of Sivrice in Elazig province caused buildings to collapse and sent residents rushing into the street.

Rescue Operations Ongoing To Recover Bodies Of Turkey Earthquake Victims

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 05:20:00 +0100

Rescue workers search for survivors in the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake hit Elazig, eastern Turkey, on January 25, 2020. Ilyas AKENGIN / AFP. Rescue workers raced against time Saturday to find survivors under the rubble after a powerful earthquake claimed 22 lives and left more than 1,000 injured in eastern Turkey.

Rescue Operations Intensify As Turkey Quake Death Toll Rise To 29

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 05:20:00 +0100

Rescue workers work amid the rubble of a building after an earthquake in Elazig, eastern Turkey, on January 25, 2020. BULENT KILIC / AFP. The death toll from a powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey rose to 29 as rescue workers raced against time Saturday to find survivors under the rubble. The magnitude 6.

Almost 30 people killed and 1,400 injured in Turkey earthquake

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 05:17:00 +0100

29 people have been killed after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 struck eastern Turkey. Turkish officials have said more than 1,400 people are believed to have been injured. Hundreds of residents were left homeless or with damaged homes as buildings collapsed in affected towns near....

Death toll rises after powerful earthquake hits Turkey

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 04:56:00 +0100

Rescue workers raced against time Saturday to find survivors after a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Turkey, killing at least 29 people, injuring hundreds and causing buildings to collapse. The quake struck late on Friday evening with the epicentre in the small lakeside town of Sivrice....

Turkey quake kills 22, rescuers dig for survivors

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 04:48:00 +0100

- Magnitude 6.8 quake hits Elazig province, east of Ankara - Interior minister says 22 still trapped under rubble - Thousands of rescuers, medical personnel mobilised. The death toll from a powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey reached 22 on Saturday, as rescuers searched for an estimated 22 more....

Strong earthquake strikes eastern Turkey, four dead

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 04:39:00 +0100

The magnitude 6.8 quake shook Elazig province, about 550 km east of the capital Ankara, and was followed by more than 270 aftershocks, 12 of which had magnitudes over 4. Seventeen people were killed in Elazig and four more in the neighbouring province of Malatya, said Turkey's Disaster and Emergency....

Turkey Earthquake: At Least 21 Killed As Death Toll Rises

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 04:27:00 +0100

At least 21 people have been killed and more than 500 injured in an earthquake in eastern The 6.8 magnitude quake hit the Elazig province, which is around 340 miles east of the capital Ankara, at around 8:55 p.m. local time on Friday. It was followed by more than 270 aftershocks, Reuters reported.

Turkey earthquake: People trapped as 29 killed and 1,400 injured

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 04:25:00 +0100

More than 1,400 people are injured - including 34 who are in intensive care but not critical, Health Minster Fahrettin Koca said. It is estimated that more than 20 people are trapped under debris, while more than 40 have been rescued so far. The quake jolted Elazig province, which is around 340....

Turkey quake kills at least 20, rescuers dig for survivors

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 04:14:00 +0100

(TAP) - A powerful earthquake struck eastern Turkey late on Friday, killing at least 20 people and collapsing buildings in towns near the centre of the tremor, which was strong enough to be felt in several neighbouring countries. The magnitude 6.8 quake shook Elazig province, about 550 km (340....

22 dead, over 1,200 injured in Turkey quake

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 02:32:00 +0100

ELAZIG, Turkey: Rescue workers raced against time on Saturday to find survivors under the rubble after a powerful earthquake claimed 22 lives and left more than 1,200 injured in eastern Turkey. The 6.8 magnitude quake struck on Friday evening, with its epicentre in the small lakeside town of Sivrice....

22 dead in Turkey quake

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 02:32:00 +0100

ELAZIG, Turkey: Rescue workers raced against time Saturday to find survivors under the rubble after a powerful earthquake claimed 22 lives and left more than 1,200 injured in eastern Turkey. The magnitude 6.8 quake struck on Friday evening, with its epicentre in the small lakeside town of Sivrice in....

29 dead and thousands injured after Turkey earthquake

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 22:55:00 +0100

Rescue workers raced against time to find survivors under the rubble after a powerful earthquake claimed 29 lives and injured at least 1,400 in eastern Turkey. The magnitude 6.8 quake struck yesterday evening, with its epicentre in the small lakeside town of Sivrice in Elazig province, and was felt across neighbouring countries.

Rescuers scramble to find survivors after Turkey quake kills 22

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 22:23:00 +0100

ELAZIG, Turkey — Rescue workers raced against time Saturday to find survivors under the rubble after a powerful earthquake claimed 22 lives and left more than 1,000 injured in eastern Turkey. The magnitude 6.8 quake struck on Friday evening, with its epicentre in the small lakeside town of Sivrice....

Rescuers scramble to find survivors after Turkey quake kills 29

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 22:17:00 +0100

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey rose to 29 as rescue workers raced against time Saturday to find survivors under the rubble. The magnitude 6.8 quake struck on Friday evening, with its epicentre in the small lakeside town of Sivrice in Elazig province, and was felt across neighbouring countries.

6.8 magnitude powerful earthquake shocks eastern Turkey, 22 people killed

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 22:17:00 +0100

Rescue workers raced against time Saturday to find survivors under the rubble after a powerful earthquake claimed 22 lives and left more than 1,000 injured in eastern Turkey. The magnitude 6.8 quake struck on Friday evening, with its epicentre in the small lakeside town of Sivrice in Elazig province, and was felt in neighbouring countries.

MDA offers assistance to Turkish rescue forces

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 22:04:00 +0100

Following the powerful earthquake that hit Alazig province in Turkey, Magen David Adom (MDA) Director-General Eli Bin released a letter to Dr. Kerem Kinik, President of the Turkish Red Crescent, on Saturday evening extending an offer of assistance to help the humanitarian initiative. Over 1,000 people were injured and at least 22 died in the 6.

Turkey earthquake kills at least 22, topples buildings

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 21:15:00 +0100

A woman was pulled from the rubble Saturday, about 14 hours after a strong earthquake hit Turkey’s Eastern province of Elazig, about 350 miles east of Ankara. At least 22 died and 1,100 people were injured, 34 seriously, in the 6.8 magnitude quake, which hit shortly before 9 p.m. local time Friday.

Turkey earthquake kills at least 22, topples buildings

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 21:08:00 +0100

Turkey earthquake: At least 29 dead as buildings collapse

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 20:44:00 +0100

Media caption Rescue teams rushed to help after the earthquake struck. At least 29 people have been killed and more than 1,400 injured in a powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey. The magnitude-6.8 quake centred on the town of Sivrice in Elazig province caused buildings to collapse and sent residents rushing into the street.

People trapped as 29 killed and 1,400 injured in Turkey earthquake

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 20:43:00 +0100

The quake jolted Elazig province, which is around 340 miles (550km) east of the capital Ankara, and was followed by dozens of aftershocks. Eighteen people were killed in Elazig and four more in the neighbouring province of Malatya. Rescue efforts are continuing at three sites in Elazig.

Rescuers scramble to find survivors after Turkey quake kills 29

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 20:36:00 +0100

The Turkish government’s disaster and emergency management agency (AFAD) said 29 died in Elazig and in nearby Malatya while nearly 1,500 had been injured. The update came as a quake with a 5.1 magnitude hit Sivrice later Saturday. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan cancelled a speech in Istanbul and....

Pres. Rouhani condoles with Turkish people over quake tragedy

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 20:26:00 +0100

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – On Saturday, Iranian President Rouhani sent a message of condolences to his Turkish counterpart, extending sympathies over the loss of lives following the deadly 6.8 magnitude earthquake in eastern Turkey. In his message to Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Rouhani offered sympathy to....

Rescuers scramble to find survivors after Turkey quake kills 29

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 20:21:00 +0100

Rescuers Scramble To Find Survivors After Turkey Quake Kills 29

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 20:19:00 +0100

Rescuers scramble to find survivors after Turkey quake kills 22

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 20:04:00 +0100

ELAZIG, Turkey: This handout aerial picture shows rescue workers searching for survivors in the rubble of a building after an earthquake yesterday. – AFP. ELAZIG, Turkey: Rescue workers raced against time yesterday to find survivors under the rubble after a powerful earthquake claimed 22 lives and left more than 1,200 injured in eastern Turkey.

22 dead and thousands injured after Turkey earthquake

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 19:43:00 +0100

Rescue workers raced against time to find survivors under the rubble after a powerful earthquake claimed 22 lives and left more than 1,200 injured in eastern Turkey. The magnitude 6.8 quake struck yesterday evening, with its epicentre in the small lakeside town of Sivrice in Elazig province, and was felt across neighbouring countries.

Larijani expresses condolences to Turkish counterpart over lethal quake

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 18:53:00 +0100

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – In a message on Saturday, the Speaker of Iran's Parliament Ali Larijani expressed condolences to his Turkish counterpart and MPs over the deadly 6.8 magnitude earthquake in eastern Turkey, which left at least 22 people killed and over 1000 more injured.

Turkey quake kills at least 22, rescuers...

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 18:41:00 +0100

A powerful earthquake struck eastern Turkey late on Friday, killing at least 22 people and collapsing buildings in towns near the centre of the tremor, which was strong enough to be felt in several neighbouring countries. The magnitude 6.8 quake shook Elazig province, about 550km east of the capital....

Turkey hit by a deadly earthquake as death toll rises

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 18:37:00 +0100

Rescuers scrambled to find people trapped in collapsed buildings on Saturday after a deadly 6.8 earthquake which killed at least 22 people in Elazig province in the east of the country. According to Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu, 39 people have been pulled from the debris since the quake, but more are still trapped.

Turkey quake kills at least 22, rescuers dig for survivors

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 18:10:00 +0100

ELAZIG (Reuters): The death toll from a powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey reached 22 on Saturday, as rescuers searched for survivors trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings. The magnitude 6.8 quake late Friday shook Elazig province, about 550 km (340 miles) east of the capital Ankara,....

Reuters World News Summary

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 18:06:00 +0100

Following is a summary of current world news briefs. Pope backs Iraqi call for its sovereignty to be respected. Pope Francis met Iraq's president on Saturday and the two agreed that the country's sovereignty must be respected, following attacks on Iraqi territory this month by the United States and Iran.

Rescuers scramble to find survivors after Turkey quake kills 22

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 18:01:00 +0100

Rescue workers raced against time Saturday to find survivors under the rubble after a powerful earthquake claimed 22 lives and left more than 1,200 injured in eastern Turkey. The magnitude 6.8 quake struck on Friday evening, with its epicentre in the small lakeside town of Sivrice in Elazig province, and was felt across neighbouring countries.

People trapped as 22 killed and 1,200 injured in Turkey earthquake

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 17:57:00 +0100

The quake jolted Elazig province, which is around 340 miles (550km) east of the capital Ankara, and was followed by dozens of aftershocks. Eighteen people were killed in Elazig and four more in the neighbouring province of Malatya. Hundreds of residents were left homeless or with damaged homes as....

Powerful Quake In Eastern Turkey Kills At Least 21

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 17:45:00 +0100

A powerful earthquake has hit the eastern Turkish province of Elazig, causing buildings to collapse and leaving at least 21 people dead and hundreds injured, officials say. The magnitude-6.8 quake struck near the town of Sivrice in Elazig Province -- some 750 kilometers from the Turkish capital, Ankara -- shortly before 9 p.

Iran sympathizes with Turkey over devastating quake

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 17:44:00 +0100

TEHRAN - The Foreign Ministry spokesman, in a message on Saturday, voiced Iran’s “deep” condolences to the bereaved families of victims, the Turkish government and people over the Friday quake in the eastern part of Turkey that left a sum of 20 people killed and tens more wounded. The magnitude 6.

Dozens trapped as 22 killed and 1,200 injured in Turkey earthquake

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 17:34:00 +0100

At least 22 people have been killed after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck eastern Turkey. Turkish officials have said more than 1,200 people are injured, including 11 who are in a serious condition, while around 30 were left trapped in the wreckage of toppled buildings.

Earthquake in Eastern Turkey Kills at Least 21 People

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 17:31:00 +0100

(Bloomberg) -- A magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Turkey’s eastern Elazig province late Friday killed at least 21 people and injured hundreds. About 30 people remain under the rubble of collapsed buildings, the NTV news channel said on Saturday. Four buildings were wrecked in the Elazig city center, the....

Earthquake in Turkey kills at least 20

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 17:30:00 +0100

Over 1,000 people were injured and at least 20 people have died after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook eastern Turkey, BBC reported. The earthquake's epicenter was in the town of Sivrice in Turkey's Elazig province, but it was also felt in Iran, Syria, and Lebanon.

Turkey earthquake: At least 22 dead as buildings collapse

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 17:06:00 +0100

AT Monitoring Desk. KABUL: At least 22 people have been killed and more than 1,000 injured in a powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey, BBC News reported. The magnitude-6.8 quake, centred on the town of Sivrice in Elazig province, caused buildings to collapse and sent residents rushing into the street.

Rescuers scramble to find survivors after Turkey quake kills 22

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 16:42:00 +0100

The magnitude-6.8 quake struck on Friday evening, with its epicenter in the small lakeside town of Sivrice in Elazig Province, and was felt in neighboring countries, AFP reported. Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said 39 people have been rescued from collapsed buildings in Elazig, with a further 22 people estimated to be trapped under the rubble.

Turkey quake kills at least 22, rescuers dig for survivors

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 16:40:00 +0100

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey reached 22 on Saturday, as rescuers searched for survivors trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings. The magnitude 6.8 quake late Friday shook Elazig province, about 550 km (340 miles) east of the capital Ankara, and was followed by....

Latest 39 mins ago Rescue continues after Turkey quake kills 22

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 16:28:00 +0100

Rescue workers raced against time Saturday to find survivors under the rubble after a powerful earthquake claimed 22 lives and left more than 1,000 injured in eastern Turkey. The magnitude 6.8 quake struck on Friday evening, with its epicenter in the small lakeside town of Sivrice in Elazig province, and was felt in neighboring countries.

Turkey quake kills at least 22, rescuers dig for survivors

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 16:22:00 +0100

By Umit Ozdal. ELAZIG, Turkey (Reuters) - The death toll from a powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey reached 22 on Saturday, as rescuers searched for survivors trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings. The magnitude 6.8 quake late Friday shook Elazig province, about 550 km (340 miles) east....

Turkey quake kills at least 22, rescuers dig for survivors

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 15:53:00 +0100

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey reached 22 on Saturday, as rescuers searched for an estimated 22 more people trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings. The magnitude 6.8 quake late Friday shook Elazig province, about 550 km (340 miles) east of the capital Ankara,....

Turkey quake kills at least 22, rescuers dig for survivors

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 15:42:00 +0100

* Magnitude 6.8 quake hits Elazig province, east of Ankara. * Authorities say 1,243 people injured and in hospitals. * Thousands of rescuers, medical personnel mobilised (Adds Erdogan comments, updates figures) By Umit Ozdal. ELAZIG, Turkey, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The death toll from a powerful....

Turkey quake kills at least 22, rescuers dig for survivors

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 15:33:00 +0100

January 25, 2020. By Umit Ozdal. ELAZIG, Turkey (Reuters) – The death toll from a powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey reached 22 on Saturday, as rescuers searched for survivors trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings. The magnitude 6.8 quake late Friday shook Elazig province, about 550 km....

Turkey quake kills at least 22, rescuers dig for survivors - Reuters

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 15:28:00 +0100

ELAZIG, Turkey (Reuters) - The death toll from a powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey reached 22 on Saturday, as rescuers searched for survivors trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings. The magnitude 6.8 quake late Friday shook Elazig province, about 550 km (340 miles) east of the capital....

Turkey quake kills at least 22, rescuers dig for survivors - Reuters

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 15:27:00 +0100

Rescuers scramble to find survivors after Turkey quake kills 22

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 15:27:00 +0100

Rescuers scramble to find survivors after Turkey quake kills 22

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 14:48:00 +0100

Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said 39 people have been rescued alive from collapsed buildings in Elazig province, with a further 22 people estimated to be trapped under the rubble. He said the death toll had risen to 22. Among those found alive was a pregnant woman who was rescued 12 hours after....

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Sat, 25 Jan 2020 14:35:00 +0100

Secousses telluriques: Au Maroc, la terre a tremblé

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:20:00 +0100

Des secousses telluriques ont été ressenties, tard dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi, dans plusieurs provinces du Royaume. De Midelt à Azrou en passant par Meknès, Rabat et Casablanca, ces séismes n’ont, heureusement, pas fait de dégâts humains ou matériels.

Séisme de magnitude 5,5 dans le sud de l'Iran

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 16:18:00 +0100

Un séisme de magnitude modérée a frappé le sud de l'Iran dimanche après-midi, sans que les autorités ou les médias locaux ne fassent état immédiatement de victimes. Selon l'Institut d'études géologiques des Etats-Unis (USGS), la magnitude de ce tremblement de terre a atteint 5,5 sur l'échelle de....

Séisme de magnitude 5,5 dans le sud

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 15:46:00 +0100

Séisme de magnitude 5,5 dans le sud

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 15:41:00 +0100

16h04 Séisme de magnitude modérée dans le sud de l'Iran

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 15:04:00 +0100

Un s�isme se produit pr�s d'une �le iranienne dans le golfe Persique

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 14:56:00 +0100

ANI - (Source AFP) - Un séisme de magnitude 5,8 s'est produit ce dimanche près de l’île iranienne de Qeshm dans le golfe Persique, rapporte l'agence de presse Fars. Aucune information sur d'éventuels dégâts ni victimes n'est pour l'instant disponible. Zone de forte activité sismique.

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Sun, 26 Jan 2020 05:11:00 +0100

Le coronavirus continue sa propagation. Les mesures déployées par la Chine ont été renforcées, alors que le bilan est désormais de 41 morts. Les autorités chinoises ont pris plusieurs mesures fortes pour enrayer l'épidémie qui a déjà fait 26 morts, notamment en fermant des sections de la célèbre Grande Muraille.

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Les autorités chinoises ont pris plusieurs mesures fortes pour enrayer l'épidémie qui a déjà fait 26 morts, notamment en fermant des sections de la célèbre Grande Muraille. Les procureurs démocrates ont chargé Donald Trump jeudi 23 janvier 2020 au troisième jour du procès historique devant le Sénat pour la destitution du président américain.

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Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits Iran, felt in Armenia

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 08:47:00 +0100

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 35 km southeast of the city of Salmas in Iran, the Armenian National Survey for Seismic Protection reports. The quake measured 8 at the epicenter. The quakes were felt in Yerevan, as well as Ararat and Syunik Provinces of Armenia. © 2013-2020 Public Radio of Armenia.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Turkey-Iran border region - EMSC

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 08:46:00 +0100

DUBAI (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck the Turkey-Iran border region early on Sunday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, although an Iranian official said there were no immediate signs of damage or casualties. The quake had a depth of 5 kilometres (3.1 miles), according to EMSC.

5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes northwestern Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 08:55:00 +0100

Quake had depth of 6 kilometers, according to Iranian Seismological Center. TEHRAN. An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck West Azerbaijan Province in northwestern Iran on Sunday, emergency authorities said. The quake that hit at 9:24 a.m. local time (0622GMT) had a depth of 6 kilometers (3.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Turkey-Iran border region, reports EMSC

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:05:00 +0100

Several deaths in Turkey earthquake Local officials say some people are still stuck under rubble following the 5.7 magnitude quake. About 43 villages are thought to have been affected.

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:19:00 +0100

Seven people have died following a 5.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the Turkey-Iran border region early on Sunday, the country's interior minister said. Some are also still buried under building rubble, he said. The quake had a depth of 5 kilometers (3.1 miles), the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

REUTERS - TURKISH INTERIOR MINISTER SAYS 7 PEOPLE DEAD AFTER EARTHQUAKE NEAR IRAN BORDER, OTHERS STUCK UNDER BUILDINGS

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:14:00 +0100

TURKISH INTERIOR MINISTER SAYS 7 PEOPLE DEAD AFTER EARTHQUAKE NEAR IRAN BORDER, OTHERS STUCK UNDER BUILDINGS. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. TURKISH INTERIOR MINISTER SAYS 7 PEOPLE DEAD AFTER EARTHQUAKE NEAR IRAN BORDER, OTHERS STUCK UNDER BUILDINGS Connect with Us Newsroom; Administration; TV....

10h18 Séisme à la frontière irano-turque, 25 blessés en Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:23:00 +0100

Un séisme de magnitude modérée a frappé dimanche le nord-ouest de l'Iran, faisant 25 blessés et des dégâts matériels limités, selon les premières estimations du Service national des secours iraniens. La magnitude du tremblement de terre a atteint 5,7 sur l'échelle de magnitude du moment, utilisée....

Seven people died in Turkey after earthquake near Iran border

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:36:00 +0100

Seven people died while others were trapped under collapsed buildings the Turkish interior minister said on Sunday after an earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck the Turkey-Iran border region earlier in the day. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said the quake had a depth of 5 kilometres.

Iran magnitude 5,8 earthquake felt in Yerevan

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:33:00 +0100

11:24, 23 February, 2020 YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 23, ARMENPRESS. A magnitude 5,8 earthquake that hit northwestern Iran Sunday morning has been felt in Yerevan, the Armenian seismic protection agency said. The earthquake was recorded at 09:53 February 23, 25km south-west from the town of Salmas, Iran.

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Turkey-Iran border area

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:28:00 +0100

An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck the Turkey-Iran border region early on Sunday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, although Turkey and Iran said there were no immediate reports of casualties. The quake had a depth of 5 kilometers, the EMSC said.

Deadly earthquake on Turkey-Iran border A 5.7 magnitude quake has struck Iran's northwestern border with Turkey. Ankara says 7 people have been killed in Turkey while Iran is still assessing damage and casualties.

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:50:00 +0100

Seven people, including three children, have died following a 5.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the Turkey-Iran border region early on Sunday, Turkey's interior minister said. Five people were injured and taken to hospital, while officials believe that some are still buried under building rubble, said Suleyman Soylu.

Magnitude 5.7 quake hits Turkey-Iran border area

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:46:00 +0100

Seven dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:01:00 +0100

ANKARA, Turkey — Seven people were killed in Turkey in a magnitude 5.7 earthquake that struck western Iran early Sunday morning, Turkish Interior Minister Suleiman Soylu said. The quake centred on the Iranian city of Khoy and affected villages in the Turkish province of Van.

Turkey earthquake: at least seven dead after 5.5 magnitude tremor near Iran border

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:01:00 +0100

Seven people have died and others are stuck beneath collapsed buildings in south-east Turkey after a magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck near the border with Iran on Sunday, the Turkish interior minister said as rescue teams arrived in villages. Three of those killed in the shallow tremor were children....

Seven dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:59:00 +0100

ANKARA, Turkey - Seven people were killed in Turkey in a magnitude 5.7 earthquake that struck western Iran early Sunday morning, Turkish Interior Minister Suleiman Soylu said. The quake centred on the Iranian city of Khoy and affected villages in the Turkish province of Van.

Seven dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:13:00 +0100

ANKARA, Turkey Seven people were killed in Turkey in a magnitude 5.7 earthquake that struck western Iran early Sunday morning, Turkish Interior Minister Suleiman Soylu said. The quake centered on the Iranian city of Khoy and affected villages in the Turkish province of Van.

Seven dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:13:00 +0100

ANKARA, Turkey -- Seven people were killed in Turkey in a magnitude 5.7 earthquake that struck western Iran early Sunday morning, Turkish Interior Minister Suleiman Soylu said. The quake centered on the Iran ian city of Khoy and affected villages in the Turkish province of Van.

Seven dead in Turkey, others trapped under buildings as earthquake strikes western Iran, Turkish interior minister says

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:13:00 +0100

Seven dead in Turkey, others trapped under buildings as earthquake strikes western Iran, Turkish interior minister says. ANKARA, Turkey -- Seven dead in Turkey, others trapped under buildings as earthquake strikes western Iran , Turkish interior minister says.

Seven dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:12:00 +0100

Purchase: Order Reprint ANKARA, Turkey — Seven people were killed in Turkey in a magnitude 5.7 earthquake that struck western Iran early Sunday morning, Turkish Interior Minister Suleiman Soylu said. The quake centered on the Iranian city of Khoy and affected villages in the Turkish province of Van.

7 Turks killed in eastern Turkey over earthquake in Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:11:00 +0100

ANKARA/TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Seven people were killed on Sunday in eastern Turkey's Van province after an earthquake hit neighboring Iran. Four adults and three children died in the earthquake, Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said. Five Turkish citizens were taken to hospitals with....

Seven dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:10:00 +0100

Seven dead in Turkey after earthquake hits Iran border area

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:09:00 +0100

Seven people died and others were stuck under collapsed buildings in southeastern Turkey on Sunday after a magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck near the border with Iran, the Turkish interior minister said as rescue teams arrived in villages. Three of those killed in the shallow tremor were children and....

Magnitude 5.7 quake hits northwest Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:09:00 +0100

URMIA, Feb. 23 (MNA) – A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Khoy County in West Azarbaijan Province on Sunday, according to the Iranian Seismological Center. The powerful earthquake hit near Qotur in Khoy County in West Azarbaijan Province. The province is located in the northwest of the country,....

Seven dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:08:00 +0100

ANKARA, Turkey — (AP) — Seven people were killed in Turkey in a magnitude 5.7 earthquake that struck western Iran early Sunday morning, Turkish Interior Minister Suleiman Soylu said. The quake centered on the Iranian city of Khoy and affected villages in the Turkish province of Van.

Seven dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:03:00 +0100

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) Seven people were killed in Turkey in a magnitude 5.7 earthquake that struck western Iran early Sunday morning, Turkish Interior Minister Suleiman Soylu said. The quake centered on the Iranian city of Khoy and affected villages in the Turkish province of Van.

Alert: Seven dead in Turkey, others trapped under buildings as earthquake strikes western Iran, Turkish interior minister says

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:03:00 +0100

https://www.sfgate.com/news/world/article/Alert-Seven-dead-in-Turkey-others-trapped-under-15077633.php. Alert: Seven dead in Turkey, others trapped under buildings as earthquake strikes western Iran, Turkish interior minister says Updated 12:47 am PST, Sunday, February 23, 2020.

Seven dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:23:00 +0100

Seven dead in Turkey, others trapped under buildings as earthquake strikes western Iran, Turkish interior minister says

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:22:00 +0100

. ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Seven dead in Turkey, others trapped under buildings as earthquake strikes western Iran, Turkish interior minister says. News from The Associated Press, and a taste of the great journalism produced by AP members and customers. Managed 24/7 by these editors: apne.

Seven dead after earthquake hits Turkey-Iran border A 5.7 magnitude quake has struck Iran's northwestern border with Turkey. Ankara says 7 people have been killed in Turkey, while Iran is still assessing damage and casualties.

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:21:00 +0100

Latest 1 hour ago 5.7 quake near Iran-Turkey border kills 7

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:20:00 +0100

Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said Sunday that seven people including three children were killed in eastern Turkey after a 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit neighboring Iran, the official Anadolu news agency reported. Five people were injured and taken to hospital, Soylu said, adding that....

Earthquake kills 7, injures 5 in eastern Turkey

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:14:00 +0100

At least seven people were killed and five others injured on Sunday in eastern Turkey when an earthquake hit the border region with Iran, authorities said. Tremors from a 5.7-magnitude quake centered in northwestern Iran were also felt in Turkey's Van province.

5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes northwestern Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:14:00 +0100

An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck West Azerbaijan Province in northwestern Iran on Sunday, emergency authorities said. The quake that hit at 9:24 a.m. local time (0622GMT) had a depth of 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) and the epicenter was Qotur district, according to the Iranian Seismological Center (IRSC).

Earthquake kills 7, injures 5 in eastern Turkey

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:35:00 +0100

At least seven people were killed and five others injured on Sunday in eastern Turkey when an earthquake hit the border region with Iran, authorities said. READ MORE: Kashmiri Women’s Resistance Day being observed today Tremors from a 5.7-magnitude quake centered in northwestern Iran were also felt in Turkey's Van province.

Turkey says seven killed after earthquake on Iran border

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:33:00 +0100

ISTANBUL: Turkish interior minister Suleyman Soylu said on Sunday that seven people including three children were killed in eastern hit neighbouring Iran , the official Anadolu news agency reported. Five people were injured and taken to hospital, Soylu said, adding that other people were believed to be trapped under the rubble.

Magnitude 5.7 quake rattles Iran-Turkey border: USGS

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:32:00 +0100

TEHRAN/ISTANBUL: A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck on Iran’s northwestern border with Turkey on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicentre of the quake, which struck at 9:23 am (0553 GMT), was near the village of Habash-e Olya, less than 10 kilometres (six miles) from the border, according to the USGS.

7 Killed, 5 Injured In Turkey After Earthquake Hits Iran Border

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:31:00 +0100

Istanbul, Turkey: Seven people died and others were stuck under collapsed buildings in southeastern Turkey on Sunday after a magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck near the border with Iran, the Turkish interior minister said as rescue teams arrived in villages.

Turkey says seven killed after quake on Iran border

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:30:00 +0100

Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said Sunday that seven people including three children were killed in eastern Turkey after a 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit neighbouring Iran, the official Anadolu news agency reported. Five people were injured and taken to hospital, Soylu said, adding that....

Seven dead in Turkey after earthquake hits Iran border area

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:30:00 +0100

Quake kills 7 on Iran border: Turkey

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:29:00 +0100

Earthquake kills 7, injures 5 in eastern Turkey

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:29:00 +0100

Tremors from 5.7-magnitude earthquake in Iran also felt in border regions of Turkey. ANKARA At least seven people were killed and five others injured on Sunday in eastern Turkey when an earthquake hit the border region with Iran, authorities said. Tremors from a 5.

Seven dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:28:00 +0100

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Seven people were killed in Turkey in a magnitude 5.7 earthquake that struck western Iran early Sunday morning, Turkish Interior Minister Suleiman Soylu said. The quake centered on the Iranian city of Khoy and affected villages in the Turkish province of Van.

Seven dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:27:00 +0100

Seven dead in Turkey after earthquake hits Iran border area

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:26:00 +0100

ISTANBUL: At least seven people were killed including three children in eastern Turkey after a 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit neighbouring Iran, the official Anadolu news agency reported. Five people were injured and taken to hospital, Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said, adding that other....

Seven dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:26:00 +0100

Seven dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:25:00 +0100

Turkey earthquake: at least seven dead after 5.5 magnitude tremor near Iran border

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:23:00 +0100

Turkey says 7 killed by quake on Iran border

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:23:00 +0100

Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said on Sunday seven people including three children were killed in eastern Turkey when a 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit neighboring Iran, the official Anadolu news agency reported. Five people were injured and taken to the hospital, Soylu said, adding that other people were believed to be trapped under the rubble.

Al menos 7 muertos en el este de Turquía por terremoto con epicentro en Irán

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:36:00 +0100

Estambul/Teherán, 23 feb (EFE).- Al menos siete personas han fallecido y otras cinco han resultado heridas en un municipio del este de Turquía a causa de un terremoto con epicentro en Irán, ha informado el ministro de Interior turco, Süleyman Soylu. Al mismo tiempo, varias personas también....

8 dead in Turkey after earthquake hits Iran border area

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:49:00 +0100

Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said Sunday eight people were killed in eastern Turkey after a 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit neighbouring Iran, the official Anadolu news agency reported. He said three of the dead were children, adding that some other people were believed to be trapped under the rubble.

36 injured in 5.7-magnitude earthquake in NW Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:47:00 +0100

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- At least 36 people were injured in the 5.7-magnitude earthquake that hit Qotur region in West Azarbaijan Province in the northwest of Iran on Sunday, the spokesman for Iran's Emergency Organization said.

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Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:47:00 +0100

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Quake kills seven in Turkey

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:46:00 +0100

Seven people have died and others are stuck under collapsed buildings in southeastern Turkey after a magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck near the border with Iran, the Turkish interior minister says. Three of those killed in the shallow tremor were children and five people were reported injured, according to Minister Suleyman Soylu.

Several dead in Turkey province bordering Iran after earthquake

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:45:00 +0100

At least seven people have been killed and five others injured in Turkey's Van province following an earthquake early Sunday, the country's interior minister has said. Three of those killed were children, according to Suleyman Soylu, adding that some 1,066 buildings have collapsed.

Quake kills seven in Turkey

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:39:00 +0100

Turkey says 7 killed after quake on Iran border

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:38:00 +0100

ISTANBUL, Turkey – Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said on Sunday, February 23, that 7 people including 3 children were killed in eastern Turkey after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit neighboring Iran, the official Anadolu news agency reported. Five people were injured and taken to hospital,....

Séisme frontalier: sept morts en Turquie, 25 blessés en Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:47:00 +0100

et la Turquie a tué au moins sept personnes, dont trois enfants, côté turc et en a blessé 25 du côté iranien, ont annoncé les autorités des deux pays. Le séisme a frappé à 05H23 GMT (09H23 locales) et son épicentre était localisé près du village de Habash-e Olya dans le nord-ouest de l'Iran, à moins....

Seven dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western...

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0100

Seven people have been killed in Turkey in a magnitude 5.7 earthquake that struck the border of Iran today. The quake hit the Iranian city of Khoy and affected villages in the Turkish province of Van according to officials. Turkish Interior Minister Suleiman Soylu told a news conference in Ankara....

Seven dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:59:00 +0100

ANKARA, Turkey — Seven people were killed in Turkey in a magnitude 5.7 earthquake that struck western Iran early Sunday morning, February 23, 2020, Turkish Interior Minister Suleiman Soylu said. The quake centered on the Iranian city of Khoy and affected villages in the Turkish province of Van.

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Turkey-Iran border area, kills 7

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:59:00 +0100

Eight dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:57:00 +0100

ANKARA, Turkey — Eight people were killed in Turkey in a magnitude 5.7 earthquake that struck western Iran early Sunday morning, Turkish Interior Minister Suleiman Soylu said. The quake centred on the Iranian city of Khoy and affected villages in the Turkish province of Van.

5.7-magnitude earthquake in Iran strikes Turkey, kills eight An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck West Azerbaijan Province in northwestern Iran on Feb. 23, emergency authorities said.

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:13:00 +0100

5.7-magnitude earthquake in Iran strikes Turkey, kills eight ANKARA - Anadolu Agency At least eight people were killed and five others injured on Feb. 23 in eastern , authorities said. Tremors from a 5.7-magnitude quake centered in northwestern Iran were also felt in Turkey's Van province.

Eight Dead in Turkey as 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Western Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:12:00 +0100

ANKARA, TURKEY - Eight people were killed in Turkey in a magnitude 5.7 earthquake that struck western Iran early Sunday morning, Turkish Interior Minister Suleiman Soylu said. The quake centered on the Iranian city of Khoy and affected villages in the Turkish province of Van.

7 Dead in Turkey after Earthquake Hits Iran Border Area

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:12:00 +0100

Eight dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:12:00 +0100

Iran’s official IRNA news agency said the earthquake affected 43 villages in the mountainous Qotour area. It reported some residents were injured but didn't say any were in critical condition. According to the European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC), the quake, which happened at 9:22am....

36 injured in 5.7-magnitude earthquake in NW Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:09:00 +0100

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- At least 36 people were injured in the 5.7-magnitude earthquake that hit Qotur region in West Azarbaijan Province in the northwest of Iran on Sunday, the spokesman for Iran's Emergency Organization said. The quake has also caused significant destruction to 25 villages in....

Eight dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:09:00 +0100

Houses are reduced to rubble after an earthquake hit villages in Baskale in Van province, Turkey, at the border with Iran, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said numerous people have been killed and several others wounded in Sunday's quake with more people trapped under debris.

Eight dead in Turkey as 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:08:00 +0100

Quake in Iran kills eight in neighbouring Turkey

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:06:00 +0100

The epicentre of the quake was near the Iranian village of Habash-e Olya, less than 10 kilometres from the Iran border. — Reuters pic. ISTANBUL, Feb 23 — A magnitude 5.7 earthquake in northwestern Iran on Sunday killed at least eight people in neighbouring Turkey and injured dozens more on both sides of the border, authorities said.

Turkey says 8 killed by quake on Iran border