Turkey Earthquake 2024 Latest Update. The death toll from powerful earthquakes in turkey and syria rose to 5,400, leaving thousands more injured and rescue teams racing to reach people buried under buildings. A year after a devastating earthquake struck turkey and syria, many people remain without permanent homes.
The death toll from powerful earthquakes in turkey and syria rose to 5,400, leaving thousands more injured and rescue teams racing to reach people buried under buildings. Ankara, turkey (ap) — a moderately strong earthquake struck eastern turkey on wednesday, causing widespread panic, officials said.