VIDEO: Thousands killed in Turkey, Syria following massive quake that struck with no warning

Thousands of people were killed on Monday after a massive 7.8 earthquake struck populated parts of Turkey and Syria, many of them crushed in their homes as apartment buildings and businesses alike collapsed with no warning.

Images of the carnage were immediately posted to social media. In some instances, residents of the affected regions were able to take video of buildings the moment they collapsed or caved in.

Father have mercy upon all those suffering and have been impacted by the earthquake in Turkey.

We ask that you draw close to those who are injured and grant them healing. Comfort those families who have lost loved ones and bring them consolation.

Amen pic.twitter.com/7muQ3CC7Ba

— Mayra Flores (@MayraFlores2022) February 6, 2023

The level of destruction caused by the earthquake in Turkey makes it look like a war zone. This is utterly heartbreaking. Pray for Turkey and especially for the people trapped under the rubble. pic.twitter.com/PeqPXoNKlF

— KC (@kci2013) February 6, 2023

2,200 years old Gazintap Castle destroyed by the earthquake in Turkey.

Before vs Now. pic.twitter.com/vAtIWhmlsA

— Xavi Ruiz (@xruiztru) February 6, 2023

No words.. I can’t … this is hell #Turkey #earthquake pic.twitter.com/B6xn1g6r5y

— Abier (@abierkhatib) February 6, 2023

JUST IN: Earthquake aftershock crumbles another building as rescue teams search through rubble in Turkey. pic.twitter.com/h9dIAqHCfS

— Upward News (@UpwardNewsHQ) February 6, 2023

aerial images from #Turkey post the massive #Earthquake today

Just heartbreaking pic.twitter.com/WQBbwnLBF8

— Abier (@abierkhatib) February 6, 2023

Sympathetic but powerless Father advising his son to recite Kalma Tayyaba who is stucked under heavy debris ?
Ya’Allah We Beg for Your Mercy ?#Turkey #earthquake #PrayForTurkey #????? #Turkiye #Syria pic.twitter.com/ORq2Ee6deF

— ?????? ????????? ??? (@BadarTiger) February 6, 2023

BREAKING: At least 1,600 dead in a massive 7.8 Earthquake in Turkey and Syria this morning. Please pray for these people. I’ll post some ways to help in this thread below as I find them. Please do the same. pic.twitter.com/cmlExLi2M6

— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) February 6, 2023

The moment of the collapse of a building in Diyarbakir’s Kayap?nar district and the panic that occurred after it was reflected on the camera.#earthquake #diyarbak?r #Turkey #deprem #?stanbul #HelpTurkey #Turkiye #Gaziantep #Syria #TurkeyEarthquake pic.twitter.com/IYbn2r6eDa

— uzii (@uziihashmi_) February 6, 2023

Then, of course, there were miracles as well, such as this one: A small child emerging from the rubble of her home.

More survivors .. More miracles.
Please God ? #Turkey #earthquake pic.twitter.com/yAPg473gHN

— Abier (@abierkhatib) February 6, 2023

“After Turkey and Syria experienced the 7.8 magnitude earthquake, US Geological Survey recorded more than 60 aftershocks, including a major one at 7.5 magnitude,” CNN reported on Monday as part of an ongoing update. “All aftershocks are individual earthquakes, but as long as they are not stronger that the original, main quake, they are considered aftershocks.”

The outlet continued:

At least 5,606 buildings collapsed during and after the earthquake on Monday, according to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Agency. 

There are a total of 19,574 rescue personnel working in the earthquake region for recovery efforts, an AFAD statement said. 

Turkish Airlines announced Monday that flight operations to Adana, Elazig, and Diyarbakir continue for citizens who want to reach the earthquake zone.

According to Afad’s statement, the airports in Malatya, Adana, Diyarbak?r, and Ad?yaman are open to all flights. Gaziantep and ?anl?urfa Airports are only open to aid flights while Kahramanmara? and Hatay airports are closed to flights due to the earthquake damage, an AFAD statement said. 

“The U.S. Geological Survey said the first quake was centered about 20 miles from Gaziantep, Turkey, a major city and provincial capital, when it struck at 4:17 a.m. local time,” NBC News added in its own report. “It was centered 11 miles deep, and a strong 6.7-magnitude aftershock rumbled about 10 minutes later. At least 20 aftershocks followed in total, some hours later.”

“A 7.5-magnitude quake then hit about 100 miles north of Gaziantep at a depth of just 6 miles or so at 1:24 p.m. local time,” the report continued. “Shallow earthquakes cause more damage.”

Sources include:

NBCNews.com

CNN.com