A Deadly Earthquake Felt in Multiple Countries

A deadly earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8, according to a U.S. agency, struck Turkey on Monday morning. Hundreds of buildings collapsed, and millions of people in Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Israel felt the earth shake. Hundreds of deaths were reported in Turkey and Syria, and the toll was expected to rise.


Area affected by the earthquake

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Note: Based on assessment as of 9:00 p.m. EST on Feb. 5.

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