AFAD Center in Ankara coordinates the operations at earthquake zone
09.02.2023

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) officials are seen as they coordinate the operations carried out for meeting the needs in the field and for instant intervention as the search and rescue operations continue on the 4th day after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit multiple provinces of Turkiye, in Ankara on February 09, 2023. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later, at 13.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. Turkiye declared 7 days of national mourning after deadly earthquakes in southern provinces. ( Berke Bayur - Anadolu Agency )

AFAD Center in Ankara coordinates the operations at earthquake zone
Fotoğraf: Berke Bayur

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) officials are seen as they coordinate the operations carried out for meeting the needs in the field and for instant intervention as the search and rescue operations continue on the 4th day after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit multiple provinces of Turkiye, in Ankara on February 09, 2023. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later, at 13.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. Turkiye declared 7 days of national mourning after deadly earthquakes in southern provinces. ( Berke Bayur - Anadolu Agency )

AFAD Center in Ankara coordinates the operations at earthquake zone
Fotoğraf: Berke Bayur

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) officials are seen as they coordinate the operations carried out for meeting the needs in the field and for instant intervention as the search and rescue operations continue on the 4th day after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit multiple provinces of Turkiye, in Ankara on February 09, 2023. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later, at 13.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. Turkiye declared 7 days of national mourning after deadly earthquakes in southern provinces. ( Berke Bayur - Anadolu Agency )

AFAD Center in Ankara coordinates the operations at earthquake zone
Fotoğraf: Berke Bayur

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) officials are seen as they coordinate the operations carried out for meeting the needs in the field and for instant intervention as the search and rescue operations continue on the 4th day after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit multiple provinces of Turkiye, in Ankara on February 09, 2023. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later, at 13.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. Turkiye declared 7 days of national mourning after deadly earthquakes in southern provinces. ( Berke Bayur - Anadolu Agency )

AFAD Center in Ankara coordinates the operations at earthquake zone
Fotoğraf: Berke Bayur

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) officials are seen as they coordinate the operations carried out for meeting the needs in the field and for instant intervention as the search and rescue operations continue on the 4th day after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit multiple provinces of Turkiye, in Ankara on February 09, 2023. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later, at 13.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. Turkiye declared 7 days of national mourning after deadly earthquakes in southern provinces. ( Berke Bayur - Anadolu Agency )

AFAD Center in Ankara coordinates the operations at earthquake zone
Fotoğraf: Berke Bayur

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) officials are seen as they coordinate the operations carried out for meeting the needs in the field and for instant intervention as the search and rescue operations continue on the 4th day after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit multiple provinces of Turkiye, in Ankara on February 09, 2023. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later, at 13.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. Turkiye declared 7 days of national mourning after deadly earthquakes in southern provinces. ( Berke Bayur - Anadolu Agency )

AFAD Center in Ankara coordinates the operations at earthquake zone
Fotoğraf: Berke Bayur

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) officials are seen as they coordinate the operations carried out for meeting the needs in the field and for instant intervention as the search and rescue operations continue on the 4th day after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit multiple provinces of Turkiye, in Ankara on February 09, 2023. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later, at 13.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. Turkiye declared 7 days of national mourning after deadly earthquakes in southern provinces. ( Berke Bayur - Anadolu Agency )

AFAD Center in Ankara coordinates the operations at earthquake zone
Fotoğraf: Berke Bayur

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) officials are seen as they coordinate the operations carried out for meeting the needs in the field and for instant intervention as the search and rescue operations continue on the 4th day after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit multiple provinces of Turkiye, in Ankara on February 09, 2023. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later, at 13.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. Turkiye declared 7 days of national mourning after deadly earthquakes in southern provinces. ( Berke Bayur - Anadolu Agency )

AFAD Center in Ankara coordinates the operations at earthquake zone
Fotoğraf: Berke Bayur

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) officials are seen as they coordinate the operations carried out for meeting the needs in the field and for instant intervention as the search and rescue operations continue on the 4th day after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit multiple provinces of Turkiye, in Ankara on February 09, 2023. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later, at 13.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. Turkiye declared 7 days of national mourning after deadly earthquakes in southern provinces. ( Berke Bayur - Anadolu Agency )

AFAD Center in Ankara coordinates the operations at earthquake zone
Fotoğraf: Berke Bayur

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) officials are seen as they coordinate the operations carried out for meeting the needs in the field and for instant intervention as the search and rescue operations continue on the 4th day after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit multiple provinces of Turkiye, in Ankara on February 09, 2023. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later, at 13.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. Turkiye declared 7 days of national mourning after deadly earthquakes in southern provinces. ( Berke Bayur - Anadolu Agency )

AFAD Center in Ankara coordinates the operations at earthquake zone
Fotoğraf: Berke Bayur

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) officials are seen as they coordinate the operations carried out for meeting the needs in the field and for instant intervention as the search and rescue operations continue on the 4th day after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit multiple provinces of Turkiye, in Ankara on February 09, 2023. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later, at 13.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. Turkiye declared 7 days of national mourning after deadly earthquakes in southern provinces. ( Berke Bayur - Anadolu Agency )

AFAD Center in Ankara coordinates the operations at earthquake zone
Fotoğraf: Berke Bayur

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) officials are seen as they coordinate the operations carried out for meeting the needs in the field and for instant intervention as the search and rescue operations continue on the 4th day after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit multiple provinces of Turkiye, in Ankara on February 09, 2023. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later, at 13.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. Turkiye declared 7 days of national mourning after deadly earthquakes in southern provinces. ( Berke Bayur - Anadolu Agency )

AFAD Center in Ankara coordinates the operations at earthquake zone
Fotoğraf: Berke Bayur

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay chairs as Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) officials coordinate the operations carried out for meeting the needs in the field and for instant intervention as the search and rescue operations continue on the 4th day after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit multiple provinces of Turkiye, in Ankara on February 09, 2023. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later, at 13.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. Turkiye declared 7 days of national mourning after deadly earthquakes in southern provinces. ( Berke Bayur - Anadolu Agency )

AFAD Center in Ankara coordinates the operations at earthquake zone
Fotoğraf: Berke Bayur

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay (C)​​ chairs as Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) officials are seen as they coordinate the operations carried out for meeting the needs in the field and for instant intervention as the search and rescue operations continue on the 4th day after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit multiple provinces of Turkiye, in Ankara on February 09, 2023. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later, at 13.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. Turkiye declared 7 days of national mourning after deadly earthquakes in southern provinces. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu (L), Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mustafa Varank (R) and Turkish Minister of Labour and Social Security Vedat Bilgin (not seen) also attended the coordination. ( Berke Bayur - Anadolu Agency )

AFAD Center in Ankara coordinates the operations at earthquake zone
Fotoğraf: Berke Bayur

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) officials are seen as they coordinate the operations carried out for meeting the needs in the field and for instant intervention as the search and rescue operations continue on the 4th day after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit multiple provinces of Turkiye, in Ankara on February 09, 2023. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later, at 13.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. Turkiye declared 7 days of national mourning after deadly earthquakes in southern provinces. ( Berke Bayur - Anadolu Agency )

AFAD Center in Ankara coordinates the operations at earthquake zone
Fotoğraf: Berke Bayur

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) officials are seen as they coordinate the operations carried out for meeting the needs in the field and for instant intervention as the search and rescue operations continue on the 4th day after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit multiple provinces of Turkiye, in Ankara on February 09, 2023. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later, at 13.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. Turkiye declared 7 days of national mourning after deadly earthquakes in southern provinces. ( Berke Bayur - Anadolu Agency )

AFAD Center in Ankara coordinates the operations at earthquake zone
Fotoğraf: Berke Bayur

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay chairs as Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) officials coordinate the operations carried out for meeting the needs in the field and for instant intervention as the search and rescue operations continue on the 4th day after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit multiple provinces of Turkiye, in Ankara on February 09, 2023. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later, at 13.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. Turkiye declared 7 days of national mourning after deadly earthquakes in southern provinces. ( Berke Bayur - Anadolu Agency )

AFAD Center in Ankara coordinates the operations at earthquake zone
Fotoğraf: Berke Bayur

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) officials are seen as they coordinate the operations carried out for meeting the needs in the field and for instant intervention as the search and rescue operations continue on the 4th day after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit multiple provinces of Turkiye, in Ankara on February 09, 2023. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later, at 13.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. Turkiye declared 7 days of national mourning after deadly earthquakes in southern provinces. ( Berke Bayur - Anadolu Agency )

AFAD Center in Ankara coordinates the operations at earthquake zone
Fotoğraf: Berke Bayur

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) officials are seen as they coordinate the operations carried out for meeting the needs in the field and for instant intervention as the search and rescue operations continue on the 4th day after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit multiple provinces of Turkiye, in Ankara on February 09, 2023. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later, at 13.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. Turkiye declared 7 days of national mourning after deadly earthquakes in southern provinces. ( Berke Bayur - Anadolu Agency )

AFAD Center in Ankara coordinates the operations at earthquake zone
Fotoğraf: Berke Bayur

ANKARA, TURKIYE - FEBRUARY 09: Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) officials are seen as they coordinate the operations carried out for meeting the needs in the field and for instant intervention as the search and rescue operations continue on the 4th day after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit multiple provinces of Turkiye, in Ankara on February 09, 2023. Early Monday morning, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later, at 13.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. Turkiye declared 7 days of national mourning after deadly earthquakes in southern provinces. ( Berke Bayur - Anadolu Agency )

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