Major Earthquake Strikes Turkey, Syria

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Gaziantep, Turkey, affecting regions from Cyprus to Lebanon. The quake resulted in at least five deaths and many trapped under collapsed buildings. Rescue efforts are underway amid cold and rainy conditions. Turkey, located in a seismically active area, has experienced significant earthquakes in the past, including a 7.1 magnitude quake in 2011 and a devastating one in 1999 that killed 18,000 people.

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