Two earthquakes in Turkey on February 6th caused severe damage in Turkey and neighbouring Syria. The consequences of this earthquake were beyond what was thought. The earthquake's impact was recorded as 7.8 Richter, and many buildings were levelled in both countries.
As buildings are levelled, the death toll continues to rise. 5,800 people have died in Turkey alone, while the death toll in Syria has exceeded 1,800. About 42,000 people have been seriously injured in both countries. It is feared that the death toll may increase as many people are said to be trapped in the rubble of the building.
It was said that Former Chelsea and Newcastle winger Atsu, now at Hatayspor, who was missing till yesterday, was discovered alive in the rubble. He was injured and is now stable. But the official and the confirmed update has not yet come.