At least 10 deaths were reported initially in Turkey from a 7.8 magnitude earthquake.
Here's the latest for Sunday, February 5th: Former Pakistan president Musharraf has died; Pope departs South Sudan at end of Africa trip; Senators to be briefed on China balloon next week; Sky lanterns light up night in New Taipei City.ANKARA, Turkey — A 7.8 magnitude quake knocked down multiple buildings in southeast Turkey and Syria early Monday and many casualties are feared.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered about 20 miles from Gaziantep, a major city and provincial capital. It was centered 11 miles deep, and a strong 6.7 aftershock rumbled about 10 minutes later. Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management agency, AFAD, said the quake measured 7.4 and was centered in the town of Pazarcik, in Kahramanmaras province.Several buildings tumbled down in the neighboring provinces of Malatya, Diyarbakir and Malatya, HaberTurk television reported. There were no immediate reports of casualties.
Syria’s state media reported that some buildings collapsed in the northern city of Aleppo and the central city of Hama.
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