Turkey: New earthquake injures over 60 in hard-hit region
28 February 2023 |
2:37 pm
Southeastern Turkey experienced its fourth earthquake in three weeks Monday. The 5.6 magnitude event toppled several buildings and killed at least one person. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
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