Fresh earthquake hits Turkey-Syria border — two weeks after quakes that killed over 40,000

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A fresh earthquake has hit the region of the Turkey-Syria border. The quake comes days after earthquakes were recorded in both countries, which resulted in over 40,000 deaths.

According to Syria’s state news agency (SANA), the 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s Hatay province, which was devastated by a massive tremor two weeks ago.

It also reported that in Syria, six people were injured in Aleppo from falling debris while in Turkey, several buildings collapsed, trapping people inside.

No report has been made on any casualties, Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency said the quake was felt in Syria, Jordan, Israel, and Egypt.

The affected areas in Syria are reported to have lost electricity and internet services and many people are fleeing their homes and gathering in open places.

The Syrian authorities have alerted citizens to follow guidelines regarding earthquakes and how to evacuate buildings.

In a tweet, the Syria civil defence said its team is treating the injured as several citizens were affected.

“Multiple cities and towns in north-west Syria affected by two new earthquakes that struck southern Turkey this evening, Monday, February 20,” it said.

“As a result, walls and balconies of houses collapsed in several areas. Our teams are treating the injured and inspecting affected areas.

“Several civilians were injured from falling building debris, stampedes, and jumping from high areas. Additionally, in Jenderes, north of Aleppo two uninhabited buildings and the minaret of a mosque collapsed.”