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See - Sada Elbalad
07-07-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Turkey on Monday
Rana Atef On Monday, the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) announced the recording of a 5.0 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale in the Mediterranean Sea, approximately 188 kilometers from the Datça district in Muğla Province. The agency clarified that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 5.39 kilometers, at a latitude of 35.12889°N and a longitude of 26.62972°E. It is worth noting that in February 2023, Turkey was struck by a massive earthquake with a magnitude of around 8.0, which resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries. Its impact extended into Syria as well, due to the epicenter's proximity to the Turkish-Syrian border. This earthquake is considered one of the strongest in the history of both Turkey and Syria. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
MTV Lebanon
01-07-2025
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
Watch: Massive Wildfires in Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that 25,000 firefighting personnel and around 150 aircraft are participating in extinguishing the wildfires, amid reports that the fires are spreading due to strong winds in the province of Izmir. The wildfires have expanded due to strong winds along the border between the Menderes and Seferihisar regions in Izmir province, threatening homes and industrial areas. The fire began at 10:00 GMT in a forested area in the Seferihisar district, leading to the burning of large areas of vegetation. Thick smoke and flames spread rapidly due to strong winds. Five neighborhoods were evacuated as the fires threatened residential areas. Firefighting teams are still battling the blazes. Following a cabinet meeting in Ankara, President Erdoğan said: 'Some of the fires in various provinces have been brought under control. Nine fires are still active and are being extinguished. We are responding with our aerial fleet, consisting of 27 planes, 105 helicopters, and 14 drones. Nearly 6,000 water trucks, vehicles, and ambulances are involved in the efforts. A total of 25,000 of our brave personnel are working to put out the fires.' Erdoğan added: 'Since June 1st, 1,516 wildfires have broken out in Turkey, of which 1,507 have been brought under control.' He also said: 'Our planes and helicopters have conducted a total of 10,260 aerial sorties, dropping 33,200 tons of water. So far, 31 suspects have been arrested in connection with the fires.' In the past few days alone, over 260 fires have erupted in forest and agricultural lands across Turkey. Fires have been reported in several western provinces, including Izmir, where the international airport was temporarily closed. Fires were also reported in the southern provinces of Mersin and Hatay, as well as in the tourist provinces of Antalya and Muğla. The fires have not directly affected tourist areas and pose no threat to tourists. More than 50,000 people have been evacuated due to the wildfires, particularly in the provinces of Izmir, Manisa (west), and Hatay (southeast), according to the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
Saba Yemen
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Saba Yemen
6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Mediterranean Sea
Ankara - (Saba): A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Mediterranean Sea. The Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) stated in a statement that the earthquake occurred at 01:51 local time. The statement added that the epicenter of the earthquake was 155 kilometers (95 miles) from the Datça district of the Turkish province of Muğla. The statement indicated that the earthquake's depth was 20.41 kilometers (12.4 miles). Facebook Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Rudaw Net
11-03-2025
- Climate
- Rudaw Net
Earthquake measuring 4.8 felt in Erbil, surrounding areas
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale jolted Erbil on Tuesday evening. The tremors were felt across several areas in the Kurdistan Region. "The quake measured 4.8 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter between southern and northern Kurdistan," said Mohammed Kamal, a meteorological and seismological forecaster in the Kurdistan Region, told Rudaw. The earthquake struck an area between Mergasur and Hakkari - also known as Colemerg in Kurdish - in southeastern Turkey, according to the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). Residents in central Erbil reported feeling the quake. Mergasur is about 75 kilometers north of Erbil, near the border with Colemerg, located around 150 kilometers north of Erbil. Tremors were also felt in several other areas, including Akre, Bardarash, Rwanduz, and Soran and more. Gharib Majid, Rudaw's reporter in Zakho north of the Kurdistan Region, said the quake was also felt in Zakho.
Shafaq News
08-02-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Aegean Sea tremor: No damage reported
Shafaq News/ A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Aegean Sea off western Turkiye on Friday evening, the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported. According to the AFAD, the tremor occurred at 15:17 GMT (6:17 PM Baghdad time) at a depth of 7 kilometers beneath the sea. No casualties or damage were recorded. This earthquake is part of a series of tremors affecting the region since January 28, with magnitudes ranging between 4.1 and 4.8. Meanwhile, frequent seismic activity has also been reported in Greece's Cyclades Islands, particularly Santorini, raising concerns about potential volcanic activity. Earlier on Thursday, seismologists warned that Istanbul, Turkiye's largest city, remains critically unprepared for a high-magnitude earthquake, which could cause widespread destruction. Naci Görür, a leading seismologist, estimated that 100,000 buildings could collapse, potentially resulting in hundreds of thousands of casualties. Minister of Urban Development Murat Kurum acknowledged that Istanbul's current infrastructure is not equipped to withstand a powerful tremor and called for urgent reinforcement measures. In turn, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, speaking at a commemoration event in Adiyaman, outlined the devastating toll of the February 2023 earthquakes, which resulted in 53,537 deaths, over 107,000 injuries, and displaced millions across 11 provinces. The disaster caused a direct financial loss of $104 billion, with indirect costs reaching $150 billion. To address the crisis, Turkiye has launched an unprecedented reconstruction plan, aiming to build 453,000 housing units by the end of the year. Erdoğan emphasized that no citizen will be left without a home or workplace. Notably, Turkiye sits on the North Anatolian Fault Line, one of the world's most active seismic zones, leaving Istanbul's aging infrastructure highly vulnerable.
