Another 7.5 magnitude earthquake has reportedly hit Southern Turkey just hours after hundreds were killed in another early morning quake, according to the EMSC. The aftershock has spread more than 200km around the fault line, according to the experts.
Multiple scientific organisations have confirmed the presence of the after shock, which follows a major 7.8 earthquake last night. According to the EMSC, an independent scientific organisation, the recent quake will make it “esceptionally difficult” for population centres in the region.
“I know it is difficult to follow, but last night M7.8 earthquake in Turkey has just been followed by a M7.7 (preliminary) 20 min ago,” explained the science body.
“It will add to the damage and further complexify the response. Our thoughts are with all the affected people and their loved ones”.
It added in a recent Tweet: “This new earthquake is about 100km to the N of last night earthquake. It has been followed 12 min later by a strong aftershock about M6. Again, it is an exceptionally difficult situation for populations.
“A major assitance will be required”
The US Government group the USGS also confirmed the new quake. It also said there was an epicenter further to the north of the previous quake.
In the early morning today, Turkey and Syria were rocked by a massive earthquake which authorities say has killed 1,388.
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