Hotel collapses after 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Turkey, killing at least 1,200

A survivor of a powerful earthquake which has killed at least 1,200 people in Turkey and Syria has shared footage of the aftermath.

This video from Malatya reportedly shows the scene where a hotel once stood, now reduced to rubble.

Crews are frantically searching for survivors with thousands of people injured and feared to be underneath the debris.

The epicentre of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake was just north of Gaziantep, and it struck in the early hours of Monday, 6 February.

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[unvcht]

Why doesn’t this happen in the rich areas

[tobaas]

Hotel collapses
It is terrible.
Our condoliances with Turkish and Syrian people.

[BalaChennai]

may the almighty show mercy. prayers from Chennai, India.

[th_Hour]

John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[jonintrovertedpotato]

Since my friend lives in Turkey we are wondering about means to boost their survival chancea in case another tragedy happens. To anyone's knowledge - Are there are any reliable ways to signal someone's position in case they are burried under collapsed walls/building? Signaling their presence to rescue teams (people or dogs) in case of being conscious and able to move a bit. Maybe there are any items worth buying/keeping them around at all times. Please offer reliable suggestions.

[barrykam]

I am really afraid of my country. Most of the buildings were built long time ago and I don't think those buildings are anti- earthquake. Just now there was an earthquake M 5.2

[darja]

Please God full of mercy help them. 🙏🏻

[misspacino]

May turkey and Syria be free of all their suffering inshallah ! This isn’t fair

[Skankhunt]

Probably gonna be even more migrants from this😑

[kl]

Allah and ayesha shook the bed too hard

[nanunana]

there must be a technical invention. An innovation that can predict when an earthquake will come and when a tsunami will come...!
TO ALL ENGINEERS: please develop an invention

[laramikealson]

Are everyone okay? everyone is dying, trying to be safe on turkiye, and the comments?everyone saying about turkiye is Muslim Muslim Muslim ? Are you guys okay frr

[michaelford]

"Induced seismicity is a technology that causes earthquakes intentionally through human activities. There is evidence that induced seismicity can cause significant damage to buildings and infrastructure in some cases, and there are also concerns about the effects on public health and the environment. Therefore, it is important to closely monitor and regulate this technology to prevent unintended consequences.

This happened because Erdogan refused to cooperate to allow Finland and Sweden into NATO. These two countries are needed to include and weaken Russia."

[aslysa]

Gods wrath against the Muslim infidels

[vlr]

Jesus predicted all this in Matthew 24, and it's about to get much, much worse; because the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.

I quote:

And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him alone, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be, and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

And Jesus answering said to them, Take heed lest any man deceive you.

For many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ; and they will deceive many.

And ye shall hear of wars, and rumors of wars; take heed, be not terrified; for all these things must take place, but the end is not yet.

For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes in divers places.

But all these things are but the beginning of sorrows.

[personaldove]

Why Allah not make earthquake in Israel or Sweden?
Muslims please explain.

[PierreChen]

That was really bad footage. You can do better than that.

[Revolution]

“As long as Man continues to be the ruthless destroyer of lower living beings, he will never know health or peace. For as long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other. Indeed, he who sows the seed of murder and pain cannot reap joy and love.”
― Pythagoras