The death toll from an earthquake in Turkey’s Aegean region rose to 49 on Sunday, according to the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority.
The agency said as of 9.30 a.m. local time (0630GMT) Sunday, there have been 850 aftershocks with 40 stronger than magnitude-4.0.
Search and rescue activities continue in the coastal Aegean province of Izmir.
At least 896 people were wounded Friday when a magnitude-6.6 quake jolted Izmir.
A total of 682 victims have been discharged from hospitals, while 214 are still getting treatment.
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