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Devastating quake in south-east Turkey

7.2-magnitude quake hit Van province, south-east Turkey on October 23. Aftershocks keep hitting the area creating people's panic. Over 150 shocks

7.2-magnitude earthquake hit Van province, Turkey, on October 23. ©Reuters

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned the toll could rise as more victims were found in the wreckage of shattered buildings. ©Reuters/Osman Orsal

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A powerful earthquake in the town of Caldiran in Van province killed 3,840 people in 1976. ©Reuters/Osman Orsal

©Reuters/Umit Bektas

Rescue works are held in the area. ©Reuters

Countless people spent the night outdoors after the terrifying quake. ©Reuters/Umit Bektas

There is still hope to find people alive in the wreckage of shattered buildings. ©Reuters/Umit Bektas

©Reuters/Osman Orsal

An hour after the quake Turkish Red Cross sent 1,162 tents, 1,000 heaters, 4,250 blankets and 500 first aid items to the area. ©Reuters/Osman Orsal

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A kid was found under a collapsed building. ©Reuters/Stringer Turkey

Local residents help rescue operations. ©Reuters/Osman Orsal