The epicenter of this earthquake was in the city of Sivarais in the eastern province of Elajig. Sports centers, schools and guest houses have been opened in Malatya to give shelter to the earthquake victims.
Elazig (Turkey): At least 20 people were killed and more than 1,000 people were injured in the devastating earthquake in eastern Turkey on Friday night. Rescuers also started searching for the survivors in the rubble of the buildings in the early hours of Saturday. The earthquake measured 6.8. At least 30 people are missing after the earthquake. The epicenter of this earthquake was in the city of Sivarais in the eastern province of Elajig.
"It was scary, the furniture started falling on us," said Melhat Cain, 47, who lives in Elajig. We ran out." President Rajab Tayyab Erdoan said that all steps are being taken to help the people affected by the earthquake. He said on Twitter, "We are with our people."
Due to fear, the people who have fled their homes are sitting on the streets, burning bonfire to avoid the chilling cold.
The Turkish Government's Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD) said that the earthquake occurred at around 8.55 am Friday night at local time in Sivaris.
The country is an earthquake-sensitive region. Home, Environment and Health ministers said that more people died in Elajig province and neighboring Malatya province. According to AFAD, at least 20 people have died and 1,015 others have been injured.
Home Minister Suleman Soylu said, "There is no trap in the wreckage in Malatya but search and rescue operations are underway to locate 30 people in Elajig."
Sports centers, schools and guest houses have been opened in Malatya to give shelter to the earthquake victims.
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