Earthquake death toll surpasses 50,000 in Turkey and Syria 10:42, Saturday, 25 February, 2023 The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the death toll in Turkey due to earthquakes rose to 44,218 on Friday night. With Syria's latest announced death toll of 5,914, the combined death toll in the two countries rose to above 50,000. Share 6429 | 0