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Breaking news about the Izmir earthquake is coming … A 6.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Aegean Sea, with its epicenter in the Seferihisar district of Izmir. The earthquake, which was felt intensely in Izmir, caused great panic. It is claimed that some houses were destroyed and many buildings were damaged. The earthquake was felt both in Smyrna and in the surrounding provinces.
The earthquake was intensely felt in Seferihisar, as well as in the city center and surrounding districts. It was claimed that some buildings were destroyed and many buildings were damaged in Izmir.
Izmir and its surroundings shook with a major earthquake yesterday (October 30) at 2:51 p.m. As citizens left their homes and workplaces in a panic, the Presidency of Disaster and Emergency Management announced the epicenter of the earthquake as the 17.26 km deficit of the Seferihisar district of İzmir in the Aegean Sea, and the earthquake lasted 15 seconds.
As rescue efforts begin on 17 houses that were destroyed after the earthquake, miracles and painful news continue to arrive one after another.
76 PEOPLE LOSE LIVES
The following statements were made in the statement made by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD):
“After the 6.6 magnitude earthquake off the Seferihisar in the Aegean Sea, a total of 1044 aftershocks were experienced, 43 aftershocks of more than 4 magnitudes. According to information received from SAKOM, 76 of our citizens lost their lives. 743 of our 962 citizens who were injured were discharged and treatment for 219 citizens continues. Search and rescue activities are currently taking place in 8 buildings in Izmir. “
987 ARÇI IS IN THE PLAZA
The AFAD statement indicated that 987 aftershocks occurred, 43 of which were more than 4, after the earthquake at 7:00 p.m.
MINISTER KOCA: UP TO NOW 104 PEOPLE’S LIVES HAVE BEEN SAVED
Health Minister Fahretttin Koca said on his social media account: “Work continues on the rubble of 8 buildings. AFAD, UMKE and other teams have saved 104 lives so far. There are people who have not arrived yet, perhaps there are still lives that can be saved. Our hope is life. ” used expressions.
ESTABLISHMENT OF TEMPORARY HOUSING CENTERS
In the statement, which indicates that temporary accommodation centers were established to meet the urgent need for shelter in İzmir, 3,545 tents, 57 general-purpose tents, 24,382 blankets, 13,280 beds, 5,500 sleeping sets. , 2 thousand It was reported that 657 kitchen sets and 4 shower-WC containers were sent.
In the statement, it was stated that the installation of a total of 1040 tents was completed in the Aşık Veysel Recreation Area, the Ege University campus area, the İzmir Bornova Eskişehir Stadium and the Buca Racecourse, and that 1430 tents were in the installation phase.
