7.0 Magnitude Quake Strikes Offshore Samos Island, Greece

A major devastating earthquake has struck off the coast of Turkey,
north of the Greek island of Samos on October 30, 2020 
causing buildings to collapse and killing scores of people and injuring many more.

And according to USGS, the quake occurred as the result of normal faulting
​at a shallow crustal depth within the Eurasia tectonic plate in the eastern Aegean Sea. 
Buildings collapsed in the city of Izmir and it was felt in Athens and in Istanbul.

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One of panic moments during #earthquake in #izmir #Turkey #TurkeyEarthquake #earthquake #deprem #Tsunami pic.twitter.com/LiptEHWqTi

— Global News (@GlbBreakNews) October 30, 2020

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Buse Hasyilmaz, who was trapped in rubble following an earthquake in Turkey’s Izmir, was saved by rescue teams pic.twitter.com/VjU5dF2ruD

— TRT World (@trtworld) October 30, 2020

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Right Now in #izmir #Turkey

People worries about a new #tsunami wave due to the sea has retreated for metres#Deprem #earthquake pic.twitter.com/SxTZSPmwx6

— Global News (@GlbBreakNews) October 30, 2020

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Another tsunami footage from the earthquake in Izmir province of Turkey.

This one is really dangerous pic.twitter.com/62zfddWSi8

— Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) October 30, 2020

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BREAKING: More footage showing a collapsed building in Izmir, Turkey after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake stuck off the coast off Greece.#izmir #earthquake
pic.twitter.com/N3jtys3ns2

— Global News Network (@GlobalNews77) October 30, 2020

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Plumes of dust seen in Turkey’s Izmir city moments after a powerful earthquake pic.twitter.com/DavByJgGIf

— TRT World (@trtworld) October 30, 2020

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A 7.0 earthquake hit Greece and Turkey, collapsing buildings in Turkish city Izmir with people trapped inside.

The 2 countries have pledged to assist each other, despite tensions:
▪️ No deaths are reported
▪️ Sea surge flooded streets in Izmir, Greek island Samos pic.twitter.com/0TXa1KUkAx

— AJ+ (@ajplus) October 30, 2020

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In pictures: Rescue operations begin in Turkey's Izmir after magnitude-6.6 earthquake causes massive damage pic.twitter.com/YuVPsrPIRe

— TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) October 30, 2020

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Concerning news and visuals of the earthquake and floods in Turkey & Greece. Praying for everyone’s safety and well-being. This year is testing us at all levels. Hope there is no more destruction and loss of life. Please stay strong □□#PrayForTurkey pic.twitter.com/6Mn8DfeUBA

— محتشم□□ (@i_gillani4) October 30, 2020

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Prayers for our Turkish brothers and sisters affected by the terrible earthquake in #Izmir. Pakistan stands by Turkey in support and solidarity. @MevlutCavusoglu □□ □□ pic.twitter.com/bPUiv6bSkv

— Ahsan Ullah (@AhsanUl60439134) October 31, 2020

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At least 22 people have been killed in Turkey and Greece by a powerful earthquake in the Aegean Sea https://t.co/AlPnT9sY0k pic.twitter.com/vFPUdYeJkK

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) October 31, 2020

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tw // earthquake, tsunami

hi there.
there was an earthquake in Izmir/Turkey with a magnitude of 7.0, 14 people have been announced dead, over 600 people injured and the numbers are rising by the minute. after the earthquake, the water of the one cost of Aegean was low tide + pic.twitter.com/mHaWdrtnB0

— hyunsung lovebot (@hyunsungpics) October 30, 2020

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Our thoughts and prayers goes out to the people of Turkey (Izmir) and Greece (Samos), who have been affected by the Earthquake and has lost loved ones.□

May Allah grant them ease during this difficult time□. #TurkeyEarthquake #samosearthquake pic.twitter.com/Icxx0aIEk2

— raeesa said (@raeesasaid) October 30, 2020

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Thoughts and prayers continue for those impacted by a severe earthquake (7.0) that struck some Greek Islands and coastal areas of Turkey (especially Ismir!
There was also a tsunami that flooded Ismir. The death toll continues to rise... The damage was widespread and severe ! pic.twitter.com/JZyxY2tSJD

— Tom Moore (@TomMoorewx) October 31, 2020

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