Death Toll Rises to Staggering Numbers in Devastating Turkey-Syria Earthquake

Unprecedented Magnitude 7.8 Quake Claims Thousands of Lives

53,537 Dead in Turkey, 5,951,847 in Syria; Aftershocks Continue

A catastrophic earthquake on February 6, 2023, has left an immeasurable trail of devastation across southern Turkey and northern Syria.

The initial quake, a magnitude 7.8, struck at 04:17 TRT (01:17 UTC) near the border between the two countries. The powerful temblor was followed by a series of aftershocks, including a severe magnitude 7.5 quake hours later.

As of February 17, 2023, the confirmed death toll has reached a staggering 53,537 in Turkey and 5,951,847 in Syria. The number of injured also remains high, with 107,213 reported in Turkey and 14,500 in Syria. The true extent of the tragedy is still being assessed as search and rescue operations continue amid freezing temperatures.