1891 aftershocks since 7.8 quake struck Turkey

Published February 11th, 2023 - 06:49 GMT
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ALBAWABA - The Turkish Disaster and Management Authority (AFAD) stated that it recorded 1891 aftershocks following the first earthquake that struck the country last Monday. 

On Monday, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Syria and southern Turkey killing over 28,000 people and injuring tens of thousands.

Rescue operations stopped in rebel-held areas of northwest Syria, the White Helmets volunteer organization revealed. However, workers in Turkey are still trying to pull survivors from the rubble