More than 170 people were killed in Syria and Turkey in the earthquake

76 people were killed in Turkey, 420 people were also injured. As a result of a powerful earthquake, 130 buildings collapsed there, said the governor of the region, Hulusi Shahin. The tremors began in the province of Kahramanmarash on the night of February 6. Seismologists estimated the magnitude at 7.4.

In addition, it is known about the destruction in Syria. 99 people died there, more than 330 were injured.

The highest earthquake alert has been declared in Turkey at the moment.