In pictures: Earthquake hits Turkey

The search for survivors continued into the night after an earthquake devastated western Turkey on Sunday, killing dozens and injuring many more.

The quake centred on the town of Bolvadin in Afyon province, but was felt as far away as Istanbul.

Women and children looked on as rescue teams searched for their relatives

Rescue workers search for survivors in a collapsed building in the town of Sultandagi

Residents surveyed their damaged houses in Bolvadin

Scores of houses were destroyed by the quake, which measured six on the Richter scale

Residents of the town of Cay face months of work to repair the damage

The search for survivors continued after sundown

Rescue workers were sifting through rubble and dust

A bulldozer was brought in to help clear the rubble