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The quake was felt in Lebanon's capital, Beirut, according to residents who spoke with Sputnik. It was also felt in Damascus and Latakia in Syria, according to a local newspaper. Israelis in Tel Aviv also reported feeling the quake. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the quake was felt in Egypt, Georgia, Romania.
Dozens of buildings have collapsed across Turkey, and the death toll continues to goes up as rescue workers search for survivors. The massive earthquake also caused multiple buildings to collapse in Syria, leading to multiple deaths.
EMSC: 138 Earthquakes Recorded in Central Turkey Over Last 27 Hours
The most recent aftershocks registered at a magnitude 5.3 and 4.7, respectively, according to the earthquake monitoring agency.
Russian Emergencies Ministry Aircraft Arrives in Earthquake-Hit Turkey
The Russian Emergencies Ministry's aircraft with Deputy Minister Alexander Chupriyan has arrived in Turkey, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
The An-148 aircraft with the ministry's top officials landed at Adana airport. Two additional planes with Russian rescuers are to arrive in Turkey are expected soon.
The An-148 aircraft with the ministry's top officials landed at Adana airport. Two additional planes with Russian rescuers are to arrive in Turkey are expected soon.
The Russian Emergencies Ministry said in a statement that more than 100 Russian rescuers arrived in Turkey to provide assistance following the devastating earthquakes that struck the region.
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