Strong earthquake hits south-eastern Turkey near Syria border

A almighty earthquake has deed Gaziantep successful south-eastern Turkey, adjacent the borderline with Syria.

The US Geological Survey said the 7.8 magnitude tremor struck astatine 04:17 section clip (01:17 GMT) astatine a extent of 17.9km (11 miles) adjacent the metropolis of Gaziantep.

The quake was felt successful the superior Ankara and different Turkish cities, and besides crossed the region.

Reports are coming successful that respective buildings person collapsed, and a fig of radical whitethorn beryllium trapped.

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