Shocking footage of new earthquake in Turkey - horrific moment of building collapse

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A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the central region of Turkey, Kayseri, earlier today, according to the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency. The earthquake was reported to have occurred at a depth of 7 kilometers below the earth's surface and its epicenter was in the "Hajilar" area of Kayseri. Fortunately, there have been no reports of any injuries or damage to property in the region as of now.

Recall that a deadly double earthquake struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on February 6 this year. The first earthquake measured 7.7 on the Richter scale while the second measured 7.6. These two earthquakes were followed by thousands of aftershocks that caused the death of 46,104 people, as per the statement by the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to the Turkish government, over 173,000 buildings were either destroyed or damaged as a result of these earthquakes.

The impact of these natural disasters in Turkey has been devastating, with about 20 million people affected by the earthquakes. The United Nations estimates that about 8.8 million people in Syria have been affected. Recently, there have been reports of 5,900 deaths in Syria, which is another setback for the region. Despite the efforts of the government and aid organizations, the situation in Turkey and Syria remains dire, and there is an urgent need for humanitarian assistance to help the affected communities recover and rebuild their lives.

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