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The death toll from the earthquake in Türkiye exceeded 50 thousand people

14:0521.03.2023
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Almost a month and a half after the devastating earthquake in southeastern Türkiye, the death toll in it totals 5 ,096 people, another 107 thousand 204 people were injured, writes “MIR 24” with reference to information from the Turkish Anadolu agency and the Office for the Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters.

The main blow of the elements on February 6, 2023 fell on the province of Kahramanmarash. The strength of the tremors was 7,6 and 7,7 points.

Strong aftershocks, causing serious destruction and casualties, also occurred in Syria. Fluctuations in the earth's crust were felt in Lebanon and Cyprus.

According to forecasts, the damage from the earthquake in Türkiye could be up to 100 billion dollars.

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