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In reply to the discussion: Magnitude 7.8 earthquake hits Turkey [View all]Sky News reports that the death toll is over 3,000.
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For reference, the Loma Prieta in '89 was "only" a 6.9, Northridge "only" a 6.7
NullTuples
Feb 2023
#9
I look at the depth even if is strong on the magnitude scale and there are other factors
yaesu
Feb 2023
#10
Latest CNN headline - "More than 1,000 dead as powerful quake hits southern Turkey and Syria"
BumRushDaShow
Feb 2023
#21
We know people on both sides of that region. Haven't gotten thru to them as yet.
FailureToCommunicate
Feb 2023
#24