The death toll in the earthquake in western Turkey rises to 85, the republic's emergency and natural disaster agency reported.

Earlier it was reported about 83 dead and 962 injured.

" There are 220 victims in hospitals. Search and rescue work continues on the rubble of eight destroyed buildings in Izmir, "

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 occurred in western Turkey on October 30, the epicenter was in the Aegean Sea near the city of Seferihisar, Izmir province. The earthquake was also felt on the nearby Greek islands, Greek seismologists estimated its magnitude at 6.9. Collapse of at least 20 buildings reported in Izmir. The earthquake triggers a small tsunami that floods the coastal streets in Seferihisar.

Destruction recorded on the Greek island of Samos, where two people died and 20 were injured.