Earthquake death toll in Turkey rises above 45,000 - AFAD

FILE PHOTO: A destroyed building is seen at night, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, in Antakya, Hatay province, Turkey, February 21 2023. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The death toll in Turkey from last month's devastating earthquake has risen to 45,089, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said on Wednesday, bringing the total toll including Syria to about 51,000.

The earthquake and subsequent powerful tremors injured more than 108,000 in Turkey and left millions sheltering in tents or seeking to move to other cities.