High-rise buildings collapsed within seconds; shocking footage of Turkey earthquake out

ANKARA: The shocking footage of the earthquake that led thousands to disaster in Turkey is out. Videos of high-rise buildings collapsing within seconds are circulating on social media.

7.4 Earthquake in Turkey very badly shaken pic.twitter.com/6PdBtfL3E9

— Salih Taşalan (@salih453226) February 6, 2023

Death toll rises to 1400 in Turkey earthquake. Many buildings were destroyed. There are also reports that many people are trapped inside. Strong aftershocks were felt in south-eastern Turkey and Damascus, Syria. It registered 7.5 magnitude on the Richter scale. The earthquake occurred at 1.24 pm local time. The quake was felt in Lebanon and Cyprus. 320 deaths have been reported in Syria so far.