A new earthquake of magnitude 6.4 hit Hatay Province on February 20. The region was warned of the threat of a tsunami.
Recall that this region is one of the most affected by the earthquake that occurred on February 6.
What to do in case of a tsunami: step-by-step instructions
The earthquake occurred around 19:00 Kyiv time in the Defne district of Hatay province. The 6.4 magnitude earthquake, which was also felt in nearby provinces, was at a depth of 16.7 kilometers.
In addition, at 19:07 Kyiv time in the Samandag region in the same province, an aftershock of magnitude 5.8 occurred at a depth of 7 kilometers.
Local media report that tremors caused the collapse of some damaged buildings. There have been no reports of casualties yet.
Amid the latest news, the media issued a tsunami warning. People are being warned to move away from the coast and move up the hill, meaning the hill. We also published a step-by-step annotation on what to do in case of a tsunami.
How to act in case of a tsunami/Photo by EMSC
Pay attention! As a result of the devastating earthquake in Turkey, faults appeared in some parts of the territory. The network published impressive footage from Hatay. Huge gorges reach a width of 200 meters, a depth of about 30 meters. triggered by a series of earthquakes. They have become some of the most powerful and destructive in the last 100 years. A state of emergency has been declared in ten provinces in Turkey for three months.
