and Elâzığ. This earthquake affected approximately 13.5 million people, among which approximately two million were Syrian refugees. Almost after nine hours, the second earthquake occurred with a magnitude of 7.5 in Ekinözü City, which destroyed the damaged buildings. The latest statistics published until March 4, 2023 declared that around 45,900 people lost their lives and 114,990 people were injured. In addition, approximately 55,000 houses were collapsed or severely destroyed in 11 provinces. [1][2][3]
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