Earthquake hits eastern Turkey
- 12 years ago
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake has struck near the Turkish city of Van, killing several people. It is the second major quake to hit the region in less than a month.
The collapse of two hotels. and nearly two dozen other buildings, has raised questions as to why a comprehensive assessment of the region's structural safety has not been made in the weeks following the October 23 earthquake.
Al Jazeera's Anita McNaught reports from Istanbul.
The collapse of two hotels. and nearly two dozen other buildings, has raised questions as to why a comprehensive assessment of the region's structural safety has not been made in the weeks following the October 23 earthquake.
Al Jazeera's Anita McNaught reports from Istanbul.