A 5.5-magnitude earthquake hits central Turkey

[ad_1]

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) said a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck central Turkey on Saturday. EMSC said the quake occurred at a depth of 10 km.

People felt the recent earthquakes after the death toll from earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, which hit the two countries earlier this month, exceeded 50,000. Turkey has claimed more than 44,000 deaths.

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the death toll in Turkey due to earthquakes rose to 44,218 on Friday night, while the announced death toll in Syria reached 5,914.

Meanwhile, the Turkish authorities have expanded the investigation into the collapse of buildings due to earthquakes. Bekir Bozdag, the Minister of Justice, said more than 600 people have been investigated in connection with collapsed buildings.

Bozdag’s remarks came during his speech during a press conference in the southeastern city of Diyarbakir, which was among the 10 provinces affected by the disaster.

He said that 79 building contractors, 74 legally binding building owners, 13 property owners, and 18 people altering buildings are among those legally detained and detained.

watch | Turkish objects are working to rebuild their homes after several damages | The effects of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria

In the aftermath of massive earthquakes that have hit Turkey and parts of Syria, anger has been building over what many consider corrupt building practices.

People across the country have expressed outrage at what they see as corrupt building practices and flawed urban developments.

(with input from agencies)

You can now write for wionews.com and be part of the community. Share your stories and opinions here.

[ad_2]