Mapping the 100+ aftershocks from the Turkey-Syria earthquake
1 year, 10 months ago

Mapping the 100+ aftershocks from the Turkey-Syria earthquake

Al Jazeera  

Turkey has been hit by more than 100 magnitude-4+ quakes since a deadly 7.8 earthquake struck the southeastern region along the border with Syria on February 6. More than 9,600 people have been killed with tens of thousands injured across Turkey and Syria after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake and powerful aftershocks struck. The animated map below shows a time-lapse of all these quakes: Strongest quake in Turkey since 1999 Turkey is in one of the world’s most active earthquake zones. In August 1999, a powerful magnitude-7.6 earthquake shook Marmara, a densely populated region to the south of Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, for 45 seconds.

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An earthquake measuring 5.9 hits eastern Turkey, causing panic but no major damage
2 months, 1 week ago
5.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Syria, triggers memories of 2023 disaster
4 months, 1 week ago
Earthquake strikes Syria, rattling nerves amid memories of last year’s deadly temblor
4 months, 1 week ago
Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hits Turkey, some houses damaged but no casualties reported
8 months ago
Turkey mourns tens of thousands dead, surrounded by the ruins of last year's earthquake
10 months, 2 weeks ago
A look at events surrounding the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria a year ago
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Anger as Turkey marks anniversary of devastating earthquake
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 strikes eastern Turkey
10 months, 4 weeks ago
Afghanistan: Powerful earthquake, aftershocks kills over 2000 people
1 year, 2 months ago
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1 year, 2 months ago
Earthquake of 5.3 magnitude strikes southern Turkey, 23 people injured
1 year, 4 months ago
Flood deaths in Turkey's earthquake-stricken area rise to 16
1 year, 9 months ago
Flood deaths in Turkey’s earthquake-stricken area rise to 16
1 year, 9 months ago
Floods kill 14 in Turkish earthquake-battered provinces
1 year, 9 months ago
Turkey floods kill 10 in earthquake-affected provinces
1 year, 9 months ago
Floods in Turkey kill 13 people in earthquake-affected provinces
1 year, 9 months ago
Key points one month after Turkey-Syria earthquake
1 year, 9 months ago
Turkey intends to hold elections on May 14 despite quake
1 year, 9 months ago
Turkey-Syria quake toll revised to more than 50,000
1 year, 9 months ago
New quake hits Turkey, toppling more buildings: 1 killed
1 year, 9 months ago
Magnitude 5.6 quake hits Turkiye; more buildings collapse
1 year, 9 months ago
Quake-hit Turkey makes more arrests over corrupt building practices as death toll hits 50k
1 year, 9 months ago
Turkey launches investigation into 612 people after quake
1 year, 9 months ago
Turkey begins rebuilding homes destroyed by earthquake
1 year, 9 months ago
Death toll in Turkey and Syria earthquake crosses 50,000
1 year, 9 months ago
Over 50,000 dead in Turkey-Syria earthquakes, survivors scramble for shelter
1 year, 9 months ago
Death toll climbs above 50,000 after Turkey, Syria earthquakes
1 year, 9 months ago
Turkey begins to rebuild after earthquakes leave 1.5 million people homeless
1 year, 9 months ago
Fresh 5.3 magnitude quake hits Turkey as country begins rebuilding homes
1 year, 9 months ago
Death toll from Turkey, Syria earthquake tops 47,000
1 year, 10 months ago
Key developments in the aftermath of the Turkey, Syria quake
1 year, 10 months ago
Video Shows Exact Moment When Fresh Earthquake Hit Turkiye: Caught On Cam
1 year, 10 months ago
3 Dead, Hundreds Hurt As Fresh Earthquake Hits Turkiye, UN Pledges More Support: Top Points
1 year, 10 months ago
New quake brings more losses in Turkey and Syria
1 year, 10 months ago
3 dead, over 200 injured as new quake hits Turkey, Syria
1 year, 10 months ago
New earthquake causes further devastation in Turkey, Syria
1 year, 10 months ago
Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.3 Strikes Turkiye-Syria Border Region: Report
1 year, 10 months ago
Death toll rises to eight from new Turkey-Syria earthquake
1 year, 10 months ago
Turkey winds down earthquake rescue operations
1 year, 10 months ago
Fear, panic as new earthquakes hit Turkey-Syria border, killing 6
1 year, 10 months ago
Key developments in the aftermath of the Turkey, Syria quake
1 year, 10 months ago
Turkey ends quake rescue efforts except in two provinces: official
1 year, 10 months ago
Survivors dug out of rubble in Turkey, but many families pray to find a body to mourn
1 year, 10 months ago
Turkey: Couple saved 296 hours after quake, but children die
1 year, 10 months ago
Turkey earthquake death toll passes 45,000; many still missing in flattened apartments
1 year, 10 months ago
Earthquake death toll surpasses 46,000 in Syria, Turkey
1 year, 10 months ago
Turkey Syria earthquake: Death toll crosses 46,000 as search for life continues
1 year, 10 months ago
Key developments in the aftermath of the Turkey, Syria quake
1 year, 10 months ago
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1 year, 10 months ago
Key developments in the aftermath of Turkey, Syria quakes
1 year, 10 months ago

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