A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook the region of Turkey and Syria on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction and chaos.

The death toll has already reached over 200 people, with many more injured and unaccounted for. The quake caused buildings to collapse, leaving debris strewn across the streets.

Relief efforts are underway in the affected areas, with rescue teams and medical personnel on the ground. International aid organizations are also mobilizing to provide assistance.

The earthquake was felt across the Middle East, with reports of tremors in Lebanon, Israel, and Iraq.

Residents in the affected areas are in shock and fear, as aftershocks continue to rock the region.

The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but the devastation is already clear.

View Full Coverage on USNN for more updates on the Turkey and Syria earthquake.