Turkish earthquake death toll rises to 73

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The earthquake in Turkey killed at least 73 people, according to an update from the Emergency Management Agency (AFAD), released on Monday, November 2.

Earlier, 64 deaths were reported.

“According to the latest data, 73 people died as a result of the earthquake. Of the 961 victims, 743 were discharged from medical institutions. Treatment of 218 citizens continues, ”it was reported.

Rescuers in Izmir work on the rubble of eight destroyed buildings.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 occurred on Friday, October 30, near the city of Seferihisar in Izmir province. The epicenter was in the Aegean Sea at a depth of 16.54 km. After the earthquake, there were 658 aftershocks, of which 40 were of magnitude more than 4. The shocks were also felt in neighboring Greece, several people died there.

The next day, President of the Republic, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, arrived in the province to inspect the area affected by the natural disaster and to meet with the families of the victims.

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