by admin 
The 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the southern region of Turkey close to the Syrian border on Monday caused fear throughout the region, especially among those already traumatized by the devastating earthquake two weeks prior. The tremors were felt in Egypt and Lebanon as well and were registered at a shallow depth of 2km.
The prior earthquake had caused massive destruction in both Turkey and Syria. Over a million people became homeless and the official death toll was 46,000. In the wake of Monday’s earthquake, there have been reports of buildings collapsing and power outages in many areas.
The Turkish president has declared a state of emergency in the affected regions and has deployed teams to assess the damage and provide relief to those affected. The Syrian government is also sending assistance and aid to the region. Teams from the United Nations are on their way to help coordinate relief efforts.
The Turkish Red Crescent, an organization that provides humanitarian aid, has set up camps to provide shelter and medical care to those affected. The organization is also providing food, water, and clothing. In addition, a number of countries have offered assistance and are sending aid as well.
Although the exact extent of the damage is still being assessed, it is clear that the affected areas will need ongoing support in order to rebuild and recover from this latest earthquake.
