At least 360 people were killed and several buildings knocked down in Turkey and Syria after a powerful 7.8-magnitude quake struck southern Turkey, close to the Syrian border, on Monday. Authorities said the toll is expected to rise.

Tukey's state media reported nearly 100 people were confirmed dead while around 440 others were hurt. At least 130 buildings tumbled down in Malatya province while 16 collapsed in Diyarbakir. Search for survivors trapped under the rubble is underway. 

In northern Syria, at least 237 people were killed and over 600 injured, said officials.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and offered all possible assistance to Turkey. "Anguished by the loss of lives and damage of property due to earthquake in Turkey. Condolences to bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. India stands in solidarity with the people of Turkey and is ready to offer all possible assistance to cope with this tragedy,” PM Modi tweeted.