The initial earthquake, rated by the US Geological Survey at 7.8 on the Richter scale, struck in southen Turkey overnight, causing thousands of buildings in Turkey and northwest Syria to collapse.
Some two dozen aftershocks have been reported since the initial quake.
On Monday afternoon, a 7.5-magnitude earthquake was reported in Turkey.
The death toll in both countries rose Monday afternoon to a total of 1,472, including at least 912 in Turkey and 560 in Syria. Over 5,400 people have been reported injured in Turkey, with roughly 1,500 people reported injured in Syria.
Hundreds of additional victims are believed to be trapped under the rubble of toppled buildings. READ MORE
