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A major 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit southeastern Turkey on Monday, the US Geological Survey said, levelling buildings across several cities and causing damage in neighbouring Syria. The quake struck at 04:17 am local time (0117 GMT) at a depth of about 17.9 kilometres (11 miles), the US agency said, with a 6.7-magnitude aftershock striking 15 minutes later. IMAGES
The number of people killed in a devastating earthquake that struck Mexico City and nearby regions on Tuesday has risen to 138, the government said. IMAGES of the moment the quake hit Mexico City
People go out on street in Mexico city after a 5.8-magnitude earthquake shook much of central Mexico, according to the country's seismological institute. IMAGES
Rescue workers, villagers and journalists run at the moment an aftershock is felt in the village of Imi N'Tala, near the epicentre of the earthquake that struck Morocco last week. During the aftershock, a rock fell in the mountainous area, resulting in one person sustaining minor injuries. IMAGES
In Antakya, Turkey, a survivor is pulled from the rubble of a collapsed building by a group of rescue workers, on the 8th day after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the region. The toll from the Turkey-Syria has risen above 35,000, as rescue teams have started to wind down the search for survivors. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.