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Search and rescue teams gather in Talat N'Yaaqoub village in the Altas mountains before being deployed to search for quake victims The earthquake killed at least 2,122 people, injured more than 2,400 others, and flattened entire villages. IMAGES
Residents are running out of buildings and to higher ground in fear of tsunami after a major 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit the remote Maluku islands in eastern Indonesia. IMAGES of residents running in panick.
Shell-shocked residents in the village of Montereale, the epicentre of one of several strong quakes to hit Italy, struggle in heavy snow to check for damage or victims, and clear roads for rescue services. IMAGES
Images of a collapsed factory following a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted. IMAGES
Thousands of people gathered on Tuesday in Turkey's Hatay region, at 04:17 AM, the exact same hour a devastating earthquake hit the country a year ago, killing more than 53,500 people. Demonstrators chanted "we won't forgive, we won't forget", lit candles and scuffled with police when the latter tried to block a road. Hatay is the worst hit region from a total of 11 affected by last year's earthquake in Turkey. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.