How does the Türkiye-Syria earthquake compare to other deadly events?

2023-02-08T21:23+0100abc-au (en)

The death toll across Türkiye and war-ravaged northern Syria has exceeded 11,000, making Monday's earthquake the deadliest in more than a decade. The World Health Organization has warned it expects the number of fatalities to rise significantly, with thousands trapped under buildings and cold weather hampering rescue efforts.

Israeli Scientists Invent Better Early-warning System for Undersea Quakes

2023-02-08T19:57+0100haaretz (en)

Israeli scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have invented a new way to detect submarine earthquakes as they begin, giving people on land precious extra time to head for high ground to avoid ensuing tsunamis before they appear on the horizon. The study was published by Dr.

Worst Earthquakes—And Where Turkey’s Fits In: The 10 Deadliest And 10 Strongest Ones Since 1950

2023-02-08T19:22+0100forbes (en)

Topline. Over 11,300 people in Turkey and Syria are reportedly dead, following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that slammed into the region on Monday, propelling the disaster close to being one of the since 1950. People search through rubble after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Haiti on August 14, 2021.

The 10 deadliest earthquakes ever recorded in the world

2023-02-08T16:31+0100archyde (en)

Turkey and Syria were hit by a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake this week. Given the size of the damage, we decided to put together a list of 10 worst earthquakes in human history . Most of the tremors recorded similar numbers on the Richter scale, but due to their epicentric location and....

10 Deadliest Earthquakes In Human History

2023-02-08T14:32+0100economictimes (en)

Shaanxi Earthquake. One of the deadliest earthquakes jolted the Shaanxi Province in 1556. It damaged ten other neighboring provinces and impacted the whole of China. Great Kanto Earthquake. Also called the ‘Great Tokyo Earthquake,’ it recorded the magnitude at 8.2 on the Richter scale and devastated Yokohama on September 1, 1923.

Deadliest earthquakes for history

2023-02-08T08:47+0100ghanaweb (en)

More dan 5,000 pipo don die and thousands dey injured sake of di big earthquake wey hit south-eastern Turkey, near di Syrian border. Di earthquake happun for di early hours of Monday. E land near di town of Gaziantep, followed by several aftershocks - including one quake wey almost dey as large as di first.

World's 20 deadliest earthquakes to hit this century

2023-02-08T05:44+0100thenational (en)

civil defence organisation said time is running out to rescue hundreds of people trapped beneath debris since Monday. The 7.8-magnitude earthquake was the strongest in Turkey for about a century in a region that straddles seismic fault lines. Here is a look at the 20 deadliest earthquakes since 2000.

Deadly earthquakes have hit Turkey before: Why there? Nation

2023-02-07T22:41+0100usaToday (en)

Rescue workers continue recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria following a devastating series of earthquakes that began near the border of the two countries on Feb. 6. Authorities say the death tolls has already surpassed 7,000 and will likely keep climbing, with an estimated 6,000 buildings toppled.

Deadly earthquakes have hit Turkey before: Why there? Could a similar quake hit the US?

2023-02-07T22:32+0100azcentral (en)

Rescue workers continue recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria following a devastating series of earthquakes that began near the border of the two countries on Feb. 6. Authorities say the death tolls has already surpassed 7,000 and will likely keep climbing, with an estimated 6,000 buildings toppled.

Earthquakes in Turkey, Syria are among the deadliest in recent history World

2023-02-07T18:58+0100usaToday (en)

Powerful earthquakes that shook Turkey and Syria on Monday have resulted in more than 5,000 deaths, with numbers expected to rise. It is among most devastating and deadliest disasters seen in recent history. Hundreds of thousands of people have died in major earthquakes worldwide over that last two decades alone.

Earthquakes that killed 5,000 in Turkey, Syria are among the deadliest in recent history

2023-02-07T18:58+0100azcentral (en)

Powerful earthquakes that shook Turkey and Syria on Monday have resulted in more than 5,000 deaths, with numbers expected to rise. It is among most devastating and deadliest disasters seen in recent history. Hundreds of thousands of people have died in major earthquakes worldwide over that last two decades alone.

Earthquake in Turkey and Syria | Why the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have been so deadly | Gaziantep | Nurdğı | Aleppo | earthquake | tremor | USGS | WORLD

2023-02-07T16:29+0100archyde (en)

Thousands of people have died after a large 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southeast of Turkey near the border with Syria. The quake, which had its epicenter near the Turkish city of Gaziantep, was followed hours later by a new 7.5 magnitude tremor.

The most terrible earthquakes in history, the consequences are heartbreaking

2023-02-07T14:01+0100archyde (en)

Aleppo, Syria (1138): Earthquake This was up to 8.5 magnitude and was one of the deadliest disasters of all time. More than 230,000 people are believed to have died.Shaanxi, China (1556): With a magnitude of 8, this earthquake killed 830,000 people.Sicily, Italy (1693): Considered A devastating....

Deadliest earthquakes to hit the planet this century

2023-02-07T13:51+0100thenational (en)

For some, Monday's quake brought back memories of August 1999, when a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck near the Turkish city of Izmit — killing more than 17,100 people and injuring 50,000. More than 500,000 homes were destroyed, due largely to the widespread use of poor-quality building materials.

Terremoto in Turchia, è il tredicesimo più devastante degli ultimi 100 anni

2023-02-07T12:02+0100key4biz (it)

La classifica dei peggiori al mondo. Nel 1960 in Cile si è arrivati a 9.5 gradi Richter. E’ tra i terremoti più devastanti al mondo quello avvenuto in Turchia il 6 febbraio 2023 con oltre 100 scosse registrate delle quali la più alta del 7,9 grado sulla scala Richter.

Is Turkey earthquake linked to that in Buffalo, Ontario?

2023-02-07T10:22+0100albawaba-en (en)

TOPSHOT - A rescuer reacts as he carries a body found in the rubble in Adana on February 6, 2023, after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the country's south-east. The combined death toll has risen to over 1,900 for Turkey and Syria after the region's strongest quake in nearly a century on February 6, 2023.

Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: how does the Richter scale work?

2023-02-07T08:59+0100tellerreport (en)

2023-02-07T07:56:40.612Z. On the night of Sunday to Monday, the deadly earthquake that hit Syria and Turkey reached 7.8 in magnitude on the Richter scale, which makes it possible to assess the intensity of earthquakes. According to the latest report available, there are more than 4,300....

Il sisma più violento del secolo. L'Anatolia si è spostata di 3 metri

2023-02-07T08:43+0100zazoom-it (it)

(Di martedì 7 febbraio 2023) - Il terremoto, seppur violentissimo, non è tra i più potenti: non figura tra i primi venti. Il Più forte fu quello di Valdivia, in Cile, nel 1960 di magnitudo ... Leggi su tg.la7. - Il terremoto, seppur violentissimo, non è tra i più potenti: non figura tra i primi venti.

As earthquake wreaks havoc in Turkey, look at some of world's deadliest earthquakes since 2000

2023-02-07T08:12+0100dnaindia (en)

More than 4,372 people have been killed and thousands injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria early Monday, according to officials and agencies. A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey's Golbasi town located in the Central Anatolia region of Ankara Province, reported the United States Geological Survey.

From China in 1556 to Turkey in 2023: Most destructive earthquakes ever

2023-02-07T07:04+0100business-standard (en)

Four devastating earthquakes have hit Turkey and Syria in the last two days, killing over 4,000 people, with the numbers rising. Thousands have been injured, and search operations are going on for the rescue of the missing. The first earthquake of 7.8 magnitude hit Nurdagi in Gaziantep province near....

Day In Pics: February 07, 2023

2023-02-07T06:34+0100outlookindia (en)

1 6 BJP Parliamentary party meeting Photo: PTI/Kamal Singh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi being felicitated by BJP National President JP Nadda for the Union Budget 2023-24 during the BJP Parliamentary Party meeting, in New Delhi. Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju, Jyotiraditya Scindia and Piyush Goyal are also seen.

The world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000

2023-02-07T04:49+0100expressindia (en)

August 14, 2021: In Haiti, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake kills more than 2,200 people. September 28, 2018: A magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits Indonesia, killing more than 4,300 people. August 24, 2016: A magnitude 6.2 earthquake in central Italy kills more than 300 people. April 25, 2015: In Nepal, more than 8,800 people are killed by a magnitude 7.

Here's a list of world's deadliest earthquakes since 2000

2023-02-07T04:07+0100livemint (en)

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 4,000 people in the two countries. The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers working in cold and snow look for trapped people in the rubble of toppled buildings. since 2000: June 22, 2022: In Afghanistan, more than 1,100 people die in magnitude 6.

A look at some of the world's deadliest earthquakes since 2000

2023-02-07T03:52+0100newindianexpress (en)

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 4,000 people in the two countries. The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers working in cold and snow look for trapped people in the rubble of toppled buildings. ALSO READ | Explained: Why was the Turkey-Syria....

World's deadliest earthquakes since 2000

2023-02-07T03:24+0100HindustanTimes (en)

More than 3,400 people were killed in Turkey and Syria after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck both countries on Monday. A man searches for people in the rubble of a destroyed building in Gaziantep, Turkey, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.(AP) A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 3,400 people in the two countries.

The world's deadliest earthquakes since 2000

2023-02-07T02:54+0100taiwannews (en)

The Associated Press (AP) — A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 3,400 people in the two countries. The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers search through the frigid night. Here is a list of some of the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000: June....

Turkey earthquake, Pope Francis, Chile wildfires: World in Photos, Feb. 6

2023-02-07T02:12+0100ABCnews (en)

A look at the top photos from around the globe.

The world's deadliest earthquakes since 2000 A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has shaken Turkey and Syria, killing more than 3,400 people in the two countries February 06, 2023

2023-02-07T02:12+0100ABCnews (en)

The Associated Press -- A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 3,400 people in the two countries. The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers search through the frigid night. Here is a list of some of the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000: June 22,....

The world's deadliest earthquakes since 2000

2023-02-07T00:16+0100ctvnews (en)

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Turkiye and Syria on Monday, killing thousands of people. Here is a list of some of the world's deadliest earthquakes since 2000: June 22, 2022: In Afghanistan, more than 1,100 people die in magnitude 6.1 earthquake. Aug. 14, 2021: In Haiti, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake kills more than 2,200 people.

Timeline: World’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000

2023-02-06T22:38+0100aljazeera-en (en)

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing thousands of people. Here is a list of the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000: June 22, 2022: In Afghanistan , more than 1,100 people die in a magnitude 6.1 earthquake. August 14, 2021: In Haiti, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake September 28, 2018: A magnitude 7.

The world's deadliest earthquakes since 2000

2023-02-06T20:35+0100independent-UK (en)

Sept. 28, 2018: A magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits Indonesia , killing more than 4,300 people. Aug. 24, 2016: A magnitude 6.2 earthquake in central Italy kills more than 300 people. April 25, 2015: In Nepal, more than 8,800 people are killed by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. Aug. 3, 2014: A magnitude 6.

Major earthquakes in past two decades

2023-02-06T20:09+0100thedailystarBD (en)

Some of the world's most deadly earthquakes in the past two decades are listed below, after a 7.8 magnitude quake struck central Turkey and northwest Syria yesterday and killed hundreds of people. Aug 14, 2021 - HAITI. A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southern Haiti, killing more than 2,200 people and destroying or damaging about 13,000 homes.

Turkey earthquake: Where did it hit and why was it so deadly?

2023-02-06T19:27+0100saudigazette (en)

ANKARA — More than 2,000 people have been killed and thousands injured by a huge earthquake which struck southeastern Turkey, near the Syrian border, in the early hours of Monday morning. The earthquake, which hit near the town of Gaziantep, was closely followed by numerous aftershocks — including....

The Star » Turkey earthquake: Where did it hit and why was it so deadly?

2023-02-06T19:25+0100kenyamoja (en)

More than 2,000 people have been killed and thousands injured by a huge earthquake which struck south-eastern Turkey, near the Syrian border, in the early hours of Monday morning. The earthquake, which hit near the town of Gaziantep, was closely followed by a second nearby, which was almost as large.

EU Bans Russian Diesel

2023-02-06T19:25+0100foreignpolicy (en)

Earthquake in Turkey. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey in the early hours of Monday morning. Its impact was felt throughout the region in Syria and Lebanon. The epicenter of the initial quake was near Gaziantep, but it was also felt in Ankara, Turkey s capital, as well as other cities....

What causes earthquakes and how is magnitude measured?

2023-02-06T19:15+0100thesun (en)

Earthquakes are caused by plate movements in the earth's crust Credit: Getty What causes an earthquake? The earth's crust is made up of different pieces known as tectonic plates. These plates fit together like a jigsaw and continuously move at a rate of a few centimetres a year, in different directions and at different speeds.

Tremor TODAY in Chile: How big was the earthquake today, Monday, February 6? | what degree was the tremor in Chile | Earthquake Tremor today | CSN Seismology Chile last earthquake | LRTM | Chili

2023-02-06T18:11+0100archyde (en)

Tremor TODAY in Chile : How big was the earthquake today, Monday, February 6? | what degree was the tremor in Chile | Earthquake Tremor today | CSN Seismology Chile last earthquake | LRTM | Chili. Tremor today, Monday February 6: How big was today’s earthquake in Chile? according to the CSN. Photo: composition LR / AFP | LR/AFP composition.

Turkey earthquake: Where did it hit and why was it so ...

2023-02-06T16:48+0100thestarkenya (en)

More than 2,000 people have been killed and thousands injured by a huge earthquake which struck south-eastern Turkey, near the Syrian border, in the early hours of Monday morning. The earthquake, which hit near the town of Gaziantep, was closely followed by a second nearby, which was almost as large.

The fault in fault lines: Why Turkey is prone to devastating earthquakes

2023-02-06T15:30+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

The search and rescue operation continued in Syria, with several nations, including India, UK, and France, pitching in to help the quake-hit nations. Why is Turkey so prone to earthquakes? Most earthquakes occur due to the movements of tectonic plates.

The fault in fault lines: Why Turkey is prone to devastating earthquakes

2023-02-06T14:51+0100indiatoday (en)

The search and rescue operation continued in Syria, with several nations, including India, UK, and France, pitching in to help the quake-hit nations. Why is Turkey so prone to earthquakes? Most earthquakes occur due to the movements of tectonic plates.

From The Lab: French team detects landmass movement before mega earthquake

2023-02-06T08:59+0100rfi-en (en)

Using signals, called gravity field signals, from NASA's GRACE satellite, the team of scientists showed that there were changes in Earth's gravity because of the movement ofa landmass a few months before the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile in February 2010. The study was led by Marie Bouih of the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris.

Major earthquake strikes Turkey, Syria; scores dead, many trapped A major earthquake of magnitude 7.9 struck central Turkey and…

2023-02-06T07:33+0100parikiaki (en)

A major earthquake of magnitude 7.9 struck central Turkey and northwest Syria on Monday, killing hundreds of people as buildings collapsed across the snowy region, triggering a search for survivors trapped in rubble. The quake, which hit in the early darkness of a winter morning, was also felt in Cyprus and Lebanon.

At least 17 dead as strong 7.8-magnitude earthquake hits southern Turkey

2023-02-06T05:52+0100flipboard (en)

At least 17 people were killed in Turkey when a strong 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the country's south in the early hours of Monday, toppling buildings and sending residents running into the streets as aftershocks were felt across the region. At least 5 deaths have been reported. The U.S.

7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Turkey

2023-02-06T02:50+0100tellerreport (en)

2023-02-06T01:50:00.295Z. An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 was recorded in the central part of Turkey. This is reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC). The epicenter of the tremors was located 27 km from the city of Gaziantep, whose population exceeds one million people. The source lay at a depth of 10 km.

Small magnitude 3.2 earthquake 75 km southeast of Valdivia, Chile

2023-02-05T12:51+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 occurred in the morning on Sunday, February 5th, 2023, at 8:23 am local time near Valdivia, Provincia de Valdivia, Los Rios Region, Chile , as reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a very shallow depth of 5 km.

Terremoto in Cile, epicentro a Nord di La Serena

2023-02-05T07:06+0100meteoweb (it)

Scossa di terremoto in Cile: l'INGV segnala un sisma localizzato a Nord di La Serena.

EMSC: Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits offshore Coquimbo, Chile

2023-02-05T04:27+0100malaymail (en)

BRUSSELS, Feb 5 — A Magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore the Chile an city of Coquimbo yesterday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was 73 kilometres below the earth’s surface, EMSC said. — Reuters.

EMSC: Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits offshore Coquimbo, Chile

2023-02-05T04:25+0100themalaymailonline (en)

BRUSSELS, Feb 5 — A Magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck offshore the Chile an city of Coquimbo yesterday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was 73 kilometres below the earth’s surface, EMSC said. — Reuters.

Significant earthquake of magnitude 5.6 just reported 35 km north of La Serena, Chile

2023-02-05T02:34+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 occurred late at night on Saturday, February 4th, 2023, at 10:02 pm local time near La Serena, Elqui, Coquimbo Region, Chile , as reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a moderately shallow depth of 67 km.

M5.6 earthquake jolts Chile: EMSC

2023-02-05T02:30+0100cgtn (en)

A magnitude-5.6 earthquake jolted offshore Coquimbo in northern Chile on Sunday at a depth of 44 kilometers, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). No casualties have been reported so far.

Terremoto, sorgono ipotesi sulla possibilità di una scossa che supera i 10 magnitudo

2023-02-04T11:20+0100tecnoandroid (it)

Il terremoto di Valdivia , che si è verificato nel 1960 in Cile, è stato uno dei più grandi eventi sismici registrati nella storia. Con una magnitudo di 9,5 , il fenomeno ha provocato una catastrofe irreparabile dimostrando ancora una volta quanto la natura possa essere forte rispetto al genere umano.

World Earthquake Report for Saturday, 4 February 2023

2023-02-04T06:27+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

This report is being updated every hour. Magnitude 5 +: 4 earthquakes Magnitude 4 +: 39 earthquakes Magnitude 3 +: 109 earthquakes Magnitude 2 +: 191 earthquakes No quakes of magnitude 6 or higher. Total seismic energy estimate: 2.4 x 10 13 joules (6.78 gigawatt hours, equivalent to 5835 tons of TNT or 0.