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AFAD: Marmara earthquake will affect seven provinces

AFAD: Marmara earthquake will affect seven provinces

AFAD Risk Assessment and Prevention Department President Gökhan Yılmaz emphasized the need to strengthen the infrastructure of the cities, including energy, drinking water, transportation, and communication, in addition to building renovations.

23 October 2023

Destructive Characteristics of the February 6 Maraş Earthquakes

Destructive Characteristics of the February 6 Maraş Earthquakes

Stating that the February 6 earthquakes went beyond the earthquake anticipated in the 2018 earthquake regulation and that the "extensive amount of data" obtained will put the scientists in a new position, Prof. Dr. Kemal Beyen says "The 1999 earthquake was a milestone for us, February 6 earthquakes should be similar."

18 August 2023 Pınar Erol

Disaster agency asks refugee earthquake survivors to leave tents, says lawyers' group

Disaster agency asks refugee earthquake survivors to leave tents, says lawyers' group

The claims spread on social media have been confirmed by the Lawyers for Freedom Association.

Türkiye's earthquake death toll surpasses 45,000

Türkiye's earthquake death toll surpasses 45,000

Over 11,000 aftershocks followed the February 6 earthquakes, according to the country's disaster management agency.

Death toll from Malatya aftershock rises to two

Death toll from Malatya aftershock rises to two

Some 140 people were injured in the aftershock and 12 were in serious condition, said the AFAD.

28 February 2023

One killed, 69 injured in magnitude 5.6 earthquake in eastern Türkiye

One killed, 69 injured in magnitude 5.6 earthquake in eastern Türkiye

Malatya is one of the 11 provinces affected by the massive double earthquake on February 6.

27 February 2023

Türkiye's earthquake death toll exceeds 44,000

Türkiye's earthquake death toll exceeds 44,000

The powerful double earthquake left over 160,000 buildings destroyed or severely damaged and two million people displaced.

26 February 2023

Türkiye's earthquake death toll climbs to 42,310

Türkiye's earthquake death toll climbs to 42,310

More than 448,000 people have been evacuated from the quake-hit region so far, according to the country's disaster management agency.

21 February 2023

Türkiye earthquake toll exceeds 41,000

Türkiye earthquake toll exceeds 41,000

Search and rescue operations have been concluded in eight provinces other than Maraş and Hatay, the two hardest hit ones.

20 February 2023

AFAD earthquake drill scenario becomes reality on February 6

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

AFAD earthquake drill scenario becomes reality on February 6

It turned out the AFAD earthquake drill in 2019 was carried out with a scenario of a 7.5 magnitude earthquake centered in Pazarcık, Maraş.

13 February 2023

Death toll rises to over a thousand in disastrous Maraş earthquakes

Death toll rises to over a thousand in disastrous Maraş earthquakes

At least 1.762 people lost their lives, 12.068 were injured, and 5.606 buildings collapsed.

6 February 2023

Court halts ‘rock reclamation’ project in Assos Ancient City

Court halts ‘rock reclamation’ project in Assos Ancient City

The Çanakkale 2nd Administrative Court has given a decision of stay of execution for the “Assos Rock Reclamation” project undertaken in the Assos Ancient City and Harbor.

23 February 2022

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake in Turkey’s Kayseri

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake in Turkey’s Kayseri

According to the statement of the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), the quake happened at a depth of 23.75 kilometers in Turkey’s central Anatolian province of Kayseri at 2.28 am today, on January 18.

18 January 2022

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake off the coast of Cyprus

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake off the coast of Cyprus

Several social media users say that the earthquake was felt in Cyprus as well as in Turkey’s provinces of Antalya, Mersin, Hatay, Adana, Isparta, Burdur and Konya.

11 January 2022

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake off the coast of Antalya's Alanya

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake off the coast of Antalya's Alanya

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Alanya district in Antalya on 6.21 am today, on January 5. While no losses of life or property have been reported, the quake was felt in Alanya, Manavgat and Gazipaşa districts.

Magnitude 5 earthquake hits Turkey's eastern province of Van

Magnitude 5 earthquake hits Turkey's eastern province of Van

According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake hit Van’s Tuşba district; the Kandilli Observatory of Boğaziçi University has announced the magnitude as 5. No losses of life or property have been reported.

6 December 2021

5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Turkey’s Konya province

5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Turkey’s Konya province

The moderate earthquake reportedly happened 10.61 kilometers deep in the central Anatolian province of Konya on 8.43 pm on November 8. Three derelict buildings have been damaged, according to a statement by the Interior Ministry’s AFAD.

9 November 2021

Floods in Black Sea region: Death toll rises to 57, hundreds still missing

Floods in Black Sea region: Death toll rises to 57, hundreds still missing

The real death toll in Bozkurt, Kastamonu, the worst-hit region, is much higher than what was announced by the authorities, according to locals and opposition deputies.

Floods and fires in Turkey: Erdoğan launches fundraising campaign

Floods and fires in Turkey: Erdoğan launches fundraising campaign

In the wake of forest fires raging across southern Turkey and amid the floods in the Black Sea, Erdoğan has issued a Presidential decision foreseeing an aid campaign. Several social media users have criticized the move under the hashtag #iban.

Flood in Black Sea: 17 people lose their lives

Flood in Black Sea: 17 people lose their lives

Deputy Interior Minister İnce has announced that 318 people in Bartın, 210 people in Kastamonu and 106 people in Sinop have been evacuated by helicopters and vehicles.

Flood-hit region to be declared ‘disaster area’

FLOODS & LANDSLIDES IN BLACK SEA

Flood-hit region to be declared ‘disaster area’

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has announced that the residential areas hit by floods in Rize, Artvin and Düzce will be declared a “Disaster Area with an Effect on General Life” by the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD).

Flood in Artvin province: 200 people evacuated

HEAVY RAINFALL IN BLACK SEA

Flood in Artvin province: 200 people evacuated

A stream has overflowed its banks due to heavy rainfall in Arhavi district in Turkey’s eastern Black Sea province of Artvin, badly affecting the district center and village roads and causing several people to be stranded.

Ministry inspectors find corruption at disaster management agency

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

Ministry inspectors find corruption at disaster management agency

Equipment bought for millions of lira could not be found in the agency's depots, according to an inspection report.

Death toll rises to 115 in İzmir earthquake

Death toll rises to 115 in İzmir earthquake

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) has announced that the death toll has increased to 115 in the İzmir earthquake. 23 citizens are reportedly still in treatment.

9 November 2020

Disaster agency announces the end of search and rescue operations after İzmir earthquake

Disaster agency announces the end of search and rescue operations after İzmir earthquake

More than 100 people have been rescued during the efforts by government agencies and NGOs.

4 November 2020

Death toll in İzmir earthquake rises to 114

Death toll in İzmir earthquake rises to 114

As many as 137 victims are still receiving treatment while 898 have been discharged from hospitals, according to the AFAD.

4 November 2020

İzmir earthquake: Death toll hits 109, several contractors detained

İzmir earthquake: Death toll hits 109, several contractors detained

Detention warrants have been issued against 11 people while rescue efforts are underway in five buildings.

3 November 2020

4.2-magnitude earthquake in Marmara Sea

4.2-magnitude earthquake in Marmara Sea

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) has announced that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.83 kilometers to the surface of Marmara Sea.

24 September 2020

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits eastern province of Malatya

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits eastern province of Malatya

Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu has said that no damage had been reported so far from the provincial governor's office.

Two moderate earthquakes hit Bingöl province in 2 days, claim one life

Two moderate earthquakes hit Bingöl province in 2 days, claim one life

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) has announced that a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Bingöl in early morning hours today. Bingöl was also hit by a 5.7-magnitude earthquake yesterday, which claimed the life of one person.

6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Turkey's Eastern Province of Elazığ

6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Turkey's Eastern Province of Elazığ

As of 4 p.m. today, 22 people have lost their lives and 1,243 people have been wounded in the earthquake that hit the district of Sivrice in Turkey’s eastern province of Elazığ on January 24. 42 people have been rescued from the rubble of collapsed buildings.

25 January 2020

212 Aftershocks Following 5.4-Magnitude Manisa Earthquake

212 Aftershocks Following 5.4-Magnitude Manisa Earthquake

In a statement released by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), as of 9.25 a.m. local time in Turkey, Manisa has been hit by 212 aftershocks following the 5.4-magnitude earthquake and Ankara by 10 aftershocks.

23 January 2020

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