Greece sends rescue teams to earthquake-hit Turkey

Greece sent a special search and rescue force to Turkey after 2 catastrophic earthquakes measuring 7.7 and 7.8 on the Richter scale devastated large areas in the southeast and north of Syria, in which thousands of people were killed and injured.

The strongest seismic vibrations were recorded in the central part and in the eastern regions of Turkey, tremors were felt in Ankara. The force of the elements was also felt in Damascus, Latakia and a number of other provinces of Syria, SANA reports.

Greece is one of the first countries to respond to Turkey’s call for help and assistance. The EMAK rescue team of the Hellenic Fire Service, consisting of 25 people, flew to the earthquake-hit region today. Meanwhile, the political leadership of Greece expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life on Twitter.

Overwhelmed by the images of destruction caused by earthquake in 🇹🇷 and 🇸🇾. On behalf of the Greek people and myself, I express my condolences to the families of the victims. We stand in solidarity, support the work of the rescue teams, and wish speedy recovery to the injured.

— President GR (@PresidencyGR) February 6, 2023

Deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake disaster in Türkiye and Syria. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the victims and our thoughts are with all the people affected. Greece is mobilizing its resources and will assist immediately.

—Prime Minister GR (@PrimeministerGR) February 6, 2023

Profoundly saddened by the loss of life & damage following the devastating earthquake that hit #Turkiye & #syria. Our thoughts are w/ the victims’ families, the injured & the rescue crews fighting to save lives. #greece has mobilized its resources & is ready to provide assistance pic.twitter.com/gcJAk5QW9o

— Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών (@GreeceMFA) February 6, 2023

According to the latest figures, 2,400 people have died in Turkey and more than 10,000 have been injured so far.

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked wide swaths of Turkey and neighboring Syria on Monday, killing more than 2,500 people and injuring thousands more as it toppled of thousands of buildings and trapped residents under mounds of rubble. pic.twitter.com/1OifsVsc1n

— Africa News Herald (@HeraldAfrican) February 6, 2023

As we reported earlier, 2 powerful earthquakes occurred in Turkey today. Early on the morning of February 6, an earthquake of magnitude 7.4 hit the province of Kahramanmaras in southeastern Turkey. In the vicinity of Gaziantep, the magnitude of the tremors was 7.5 on the Richter scale. The outbreak lay at a depth of 10 kilometers in the Pazarchik region.

Moment when building collapsed in Second earthquake in #Turkey #TurkeyEarthquake #turquia pic.twitter.com/V8CBKAMbr4

— Vijhai sekar (@Vijhai_sekar) February 6, 2023

Building demolition live.

The second earthquake in a day with a magnitude of 7.7 on the Richter scale occurred at 13:23 local time, reports CNN Turk, and was felt in many provinces of Turkey. Its intensity, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Survey, was recorded at 7.7 on the Richter scale, the epicenter was in the Kahramanmaras region. According to the Turkish seismological center Kandilli, the magnitude of the earthquake was 7.5.

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