Around 4 a.m. on Monday, one of the largest earthquakes to occur in the region in a century shocked locals out from their beds then sent tremors as far as Lebanon and Israel. 

Around 4 a.m. on Monday, one of the largest earthquakes to occur in the region in a century shocked locals out from their beds then sent tremors as far as Lebanon and Israel.

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 According to reports, a 7.8 magnitude quake that struck northeastern Syria and southeast Turkey early on Monday has killed and over 2,300 people.

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As Turkey's morning broke, images emerged that revealed the true scope of the disaster

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Metal rods have been dispersed across the roads, and entire structures have been smoothed. While tractors remove the garbage, vehicles have been brought to the ground. Strong damage was done to Gaziantep Palace

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Joe Biden Tweeted

The death toll and damage brought on by the earthquake in Syria and Turkey break my heart. In accordance with Turkiye, I've instructed my team to keep a close eye on the situation and offer any necessary support.

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According to the Turkish Emergency Management Agency, more than 2,800 structures in Turkey have been permanently destroyed, but the Syrian Civil Protection Organization reports that over 1,400 buildings in Syria have been completely destroyed.

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The Aleppo, Hama, Latakia, and Tartous districts were the scene of 461 death and 1,326 injured, as according Syria's health ministry.

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