Earthquake death toll in Turkey rises to 6,234 World News 08/02/23 - 11:25 pm Published by VEMA The death toll in Turkey from earthquakes in its south rose to 6,234 by Wednesday morning, the Disaster Management Authority (AFAD) said. The number of those injured rose to 37,011, the agency said, adding that more than 79,000 personnel were engaged in search and rescue operations. Source: Reuters