A new strong earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.3 has occurred in southern Turkey, according to the United States Geological Survey USGS.
The earthquake struck at a depth of ten kilometers in the region of Hatay on the border with Syria shortly after 5 p.m. local time, 6 p.m. Swedish time. The quake hit the city of Defne and was felt in Antakya and Adana, reports AFP.
The strong earthquake that occurred during the night of Monday, February 6 had a magnitude of 7.7–7.8.
More than 44,000 people have so far been confirmed dead in Turkey and Syria following the earthquake disaster earlier in February, according to the official count. The real death toll is feared to be considerably higher.
The article is updated.