NEW EARTHQUAKE struck the Turkey-Syrian borders

The number of victims after the second earthquake ascends now to more than 47.500.

Residents of the city of Antakya in Turkey were shaken by a powerful earthquake that struck late on Wednesday night, causing widespread damage, and leaving many injured.

The 6.4 magnitude quake was felt throughout the region at 10:24 p.m. local time, with its epicenter located approximately 11 miles south-southwest of Antakya. The US Geological Survey reported that it had a depth of around six miles. It has been reported that the quake was felt in Syria, Egypt, and Lebanon.

Local officials have confirmed that several buildings in the city were damaged because of the quake, including homes and businesses. Reports indicate that some roads have also been blocked due to debris from collapsed structures. Local officials have reported at least 24 people dead and hundreds more injured or missing. Rescue teams are currently working to search for any survivors who may be trapped under rubble, while emergency services are providing assistance to those affected by the disaster. Several aftershocks, measuring between 4 and 5 magnitudes, have been recorded since the initial quake.

Residents in the village described hearing loud rumbling sounds before the ground began to shake violently. Many said they had no time to react before their homes were destroyed by the force of the quake.

This is not the first time an earthquake has struck Antakya. In 2011, a 7.2 magnitude quake caused significant destruction in the city and killed over 600 people across southeastern Turkey. This latest event has reminded locals of the risks posed by such natural disasters and highlighted how important it is for them to take proper precautions in order to minimize potential losses from future earthquakes. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to visit Antakya later this week to survey the damage and meet with victims' families.

This earthquake is one of several major seismic events to hit Turkey in recent years, including two quakes that struck Istanbul in 1999, killing close to 20,000 people. While it's too early to know what kind of long-term effects this latest quake will have on Antakya, it's clear that its residents will need significant support as they recover from this tragedy.