Here are five deadliest earthquakes in the history of Turkey

New Delhi: Turkey and Syria were Monday hit by a powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 magnitude, according to the U.S. Geological Survey resulting in the death of 3,400 people so far.

However, Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management agency, AFAD, said the quake measured 7.4 and was centered in the town of Pazarcik, in Kahramanmaras province.

Also read: Another earthquake of 7.6 magnitude hits Turkey and Syria

The death toll could be in the hundreds or thousands as a similar magnitude of earthquake killed 17,000 people in 1999 in Turkey.

Turkey is located in a highly active seismic zone, making it vulnerable to earthquakes. Over the years, the country has experienced several powerful earthquakes that have caused widespread damage and loss of life. 

Here are some of the deadliest earthquakes in Turkish history:

1. Duzce Earthquake (1999)

This earthquake occurred on November 12, 1999, and had a magnitude of 7.2. It was centred in the city of Duzce and resulted in the death of around 845 people and injuring more than 4,000 others. The earthquake caused widespread destruction, with entire buildings collapsing and many roads and bridges damaged.

2. Marmara earthquake (1999)

This earthquake occurred on August 17, 1999, with a magnitude of 7.4. The epicentre was near the city of Izmit in the Marmara region of Turkey. It resulted in the death of around 17,000 people and injured more than 50,000 others. The earthquake caused extensive damage, with many buildings collapsing and roads and bridges damaged.

3. Erzincan earthquake (1992)

This earthquake occurred on March 13, 1992, with a magnitude of 6.7. The epicentre was in the city of Erzincan and resulted in the death of around 1,000 people and injured more than 3,000 others. The earthquake caused widespread destruction, with many buildings collapsing and roads and bridges damaged.

4. Bingol earthquake (2003)

This earthquake occurred on May 1, 2003, with a magnitude of 6.4. The epicentre was in the city of Bingol and resulted in the death of around 177 people and injured more than 1,000 others. The earthquake caused widespread destruction, with many buildings collapsing and roads and bridges damaged.

5. Adana earthquake (1998)

This earthquake occurred on June 27, 1998, with a magnitude of 6.0. The epicentre was in the city of Adana and resulted in the death of around 144 people and injured more than 1,000 others. The earthquake caused widespread destruction, with many buildings collapsing and roads and bridges damaged.