On July 21, at 10:12 p.m. local time, a magnitude 7.8 undersea earthquake struck ~65 miles south-southeast of the small town of Perryville, Alaska.It caused no severe damage or injuries due to its location relative to the sparsely-populated Alaska Peninsula, but managed to trigger a negligible tsunami that prompted evacuation of coastal residences. The primary brunt of the casualties was born near Izmir, where the shockwaves caused panic and compelled residents to seek refuge under the open sky as neighboring buildings collapsed. Saturday October 31 2020, 12.00pm GMT, The Times. Six people were dead and more than 250 injured, Turkey's disaster agency said in a news release. The quake was one of three to strike New Zealand in a day, with emergency orders in coastal regions urging people to head away from the water and onto high ground. At least 26 were killed yesterday in Turkey and Greece and scores trapped under the rubble of … A Tsunami like devastation has been witnessed in Turkey's Izmir after an Earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 shook Greek island of Samos and Turkey's Aegean coast, US Geological Survey said on Friday. Destroyed building in the Turkish city of Izmir (Smyrna) after Friday’s earthquake. 2020-12-26 11:09:20 UTC 4.1 magnitude, 10 km depth Sivrice, Elazığ, Turkey 4.1 magnitude earthquake 2020-12-26 11:09:20 UTC at 11:09 December 26, 2020 UTC Mini-tsunami sweeps into resorts after powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake flattens buildings in Turkey and sends people fleeing from their homes on Greek islands – leaving eight dead and hundreds injured . The quake measured 7.0 magnitude and sent furniture flying down flooded streets. 1 3. The event shed light – once again – on the complexity of warning of locally generated tsunamis of rapid onset which challenged the ability of local authorities and communities at risk to take early action. At least 14 people are dead as Turkey has been rocked by a huge 7.0 earthquake causing a tsunami. https://weather.com/news/video/deadly-earthquake-triggers-tsunami-in-turkey October 30, 2020. At least 27 people were killed in Turkey and Greece when a powerful earthquake hit the Aegean Sea on Friday afternoon, sending buildings crashing … Targeted by Erdogan, Turkey's LGBT community face 'tsunami of hate' Gokan Gunes Agence France-Presse Istanbul, Turkey / Tue, February 23, 2021 / … Search and rescue efforts were ongoing in 12 buildings in Izmir. Sunday November 01 2020, 12.01am, The Sunday Times. Very strong." Turkey's disaster agency said at least 21 people were dead and 725 injured in the earthquake, while at least eight were wounded in Greece where the mini-tsunami … Seawater from the surge rushed through the streets of Izmir carrying debris. On 30 October 2020, at 13.51 local time (11.51 UTC), an earthquake of magnitude 7.0 Mw struck off the Aegean coast of Turkey, south of Izmir, and north of the Greek island of Samos (37.91 N 26.79 E), with an estimated hypocentral depth of 21 km (USGS-United States Geological Survey). On the 30 th of October 2020, at 2:21 PM (local time), a powerful earthquake jolted the Aegean Sea, ravaging the coastal city of Izmir and the Greek island of Samos. October 30, 2020, 9:15 AM An earthquake rocked Turkey's Aegean region on Oct. 30, triggering a tsunami. The latest earthquake in the Kermadec Islands Region triggered a tsunami watch for the US State of Hawaii as of 9:38 am Hawaii Time. People look at a collapsed house in an earthquake-hit area of Izmir, on October 30, 2020 after major earthquake struck off the coast of western Turkey. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.9, with an epicentre 13 kilometres north-north-east of the Greek island of Samos. Earthquake and ‘mini‑tsunami’ leave 49 dead in Turkey and Greece . Search and rescue works continue at debris of Doganlar Apartment located in Bayrakli district after a magnitude 6.6 quake shook Turkey's Aegean Sea coast, in Izmir, Turkey on October 31, 2020. Video shared on social media showed plumes of dust rising … Crisscrossed by major fault lines, Turkey is among the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. Greece-Turkey earthquake: At least 19 dead after huge 7.0-magnitude tremor collapses buildings Alastair Jamieson @alastairjam , Conrad Duncan @theconradduncan Friday 30 October 2020 … Very strong.”. Follow our Turkey quake live blog for the latest news and updates... Joseph Gamp 31st Oct 2020, ... At least eight people have been killed and hundreds injured as a powerful earthquake and mini-tsunami hit Turkey and Greece. Credit: ajplus/Twitter. At least 19 people are dead and hundreds are injured after the magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit early Friday, rattling cities and unleashing a tsunami that flooded streets in western Turkey. USGS: 2019-11-27 Aegean Sea, offshore Antikythera: 35.63 23.21 6.1 M w: VI Depth of focus reached 56 km, making it perceived from more than 300 km away. 1. The earthquake was followed by a tsunami … In 1999, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey… Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency said the quake was centred in the Aegean at a depth of 16.5 kilometres and registered at 6.6 magnitude. Thousands of people have been evacuated in coastal areas of New Zealand’s North Island after a powerful 8.1-magnitude earthquake off the coast prompting a tsunami warning. This watch was canceled at … An earthquake which struck Greece and Turkey caused a "mini tsunami" causing buildings to collapse. Louise Callaghan, Istanbul. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Some damage. Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) said six people died, one due to drowning, while 321 people were injured. REUTERS. On October 30 2020, the western province of İzmir, Turkey was hit by a 6.6-7.0 earthquake that primarily damaged Izmir city. In 1999, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey… On 30 October 2020, a significant tsunami triggered by an earthquake of magnitude 7.0 Mw hit the island of Samos (Greece) and the Aegean coast of the Izmir region (Turkey). Three quakes struck near the North Island March 4 and 5, 2021. Greece and Turkey are both situated in one of the world's most active earthquake zones. The death toll from an earthquake which toppled buildings in Turkey's third-largest city and triggered a small tsunami continues to rise as crews work to rescue people from underneath rubble. Greece and Turkey are both situated in one of the world’s most active earthquake zones. Death toll grows after 6.7 magnitude earthquake destroys houses in Greece and Turkey. On 30 October 2020, a significant tsunami triggered by an earthquake of magnitude 7.0 Mw hit the island of Samos (Greece) and the Aegean coast of the Izmir region (Turkey). 2020-10-30: Near Samos, Aegean Sea 37.897 26.795 2 7.1 M w VIII 19 people injured and 2 teenagers (15 and 17) killed. Overview. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern looks up when an earthquake strikes during a TV interview in Wellington, May 25, 2020. A cloud of dust and smoke … Source:AFP People in Izmir, Turkey search for survivors at a collapsed building after a strong earthquake struck the Aegean Sea, hitting both Greece and Turkey. The earthquake injured an addition 1,034 and killed 116 people in the coastal city İzmir, Turkey. New Zealand: Tsunami warning after 7.2 magnitude earthquake; 9 Turkish soldiers killed in military helicopter crash; Sudan to start vaccination campaign next week after getting COVAX doses; Kuwait’s Emir travels to US for medical check-up; Afghanistan: Female doctor killed in roadside bombing October 30, 2020. A strong earthquake in the Aegean Sea has shaken Turkey and Greece.