Early on Monday morning, a strong 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey and northern Syria.

killing more than 3,400 people and toppling thousands of structures throughout a large territory.

the US Geological Survey, the epicentre of the earthquake was around 26 kilometres (16 miles) from Nurdagi and 33 kilometres away from Gaziantep.

The US Geological Survey, the epicentre of the earthquake was around 26 kilometres (16 miles) from Nurdagi and 33 kilometres away from Gaziantep.

According to a US National Park Service report, the active volcano in 1984, has erupted at Moku’aweoweo. on Sunday night at about 11:30 p.m

Hours later, a second 7.6-magnitude earthquake shook the Kahramanmaras region in southeast Turkey

The Kahramanmaras province's Elbistan region served as the earthquake's epicentre, which occurred at a depth of 7 km.

The slain families received the sincere condolences of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sent instructions to officials to provide whatever support feasible in dealing with the earthquake's consequences.

The US is organising emergency aid for NATO member Turkey, including personnel to help with search and rescue operations.