M7.8 in Türkiye - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationMon, 06 Feb 2023 08:27
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Türkiye, Syria - Earthquake (ECHO 06 Feb 2023)Mon, 06 Feb 2023 11:32
- A strong earthquake of 7.8 M (7.4 as reported by Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency - AFAD) at a depth of 18 km occurred on 6 February at 1.17 UTC (4.17 local time) in southern Türkiye, close to the border with northern Syria. The epicentre was located in Atalar town (Gaziantep Province, Southeastern Anatolia Region), and about 45 km north of the northern border of Aleppo Governorate in Syria.
- After the main event, up to 42 aftershocks were recorded across Southeastern Anatolia and the Mediterranean Regions, including one of 6.6 M at 1.28 UTC. Up to 70,000 people were exposed to violent shaking, according to USGS.
- AFAD reports at least 284 fatalities (of which 80 in Gaziantep, and 70 in Kahramanmaras), while more than 2,320 individuals sustained injuries.
- In Syria, at least 237 people died and more than 630 others were injured, as reported by media. A State of Emergency has been issued in north-western Syria by the White Elemets authorities.
- Türkiye requested assistance from the Union Civil Protection Mechanism, UCPM of urban search and rescue modules, so far 13 Member States and Participating States offered assistance. The European Commission's Copernicus emergency satellite mapping system was activated on 6 February () to support damage assessment.
Türkiye, Syria - Earthquake, update (ECHO 07 Feb 2023)Tue, 07 Feb 2023 12:07
- After the 7.8 M earthquake (7.7 as reported by Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency - AFAD) occurred on 6 February in Pazarcik District of Kahramanmaras Province (south-eastern Turkey) close to the border with northern Syria.
- According to the latest report of AFAD, as of 7 February at 1.30 UTC, in Türkiye, 2,921 people have died, and more than 15,800 persons have been injured across the Provinces of Kahramanmaras, Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis and Malatya.
- The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), reports 812 fatalities and almost 1,450 injured people in the Governorates of Aleppo, Lattakia, Hama, Idlib, and Tartous in government-control.
- In Northwest Syria, UN OCHA reports at least 255 deaths and 811 injuries. Preliminary assessments indicate that the sub-districts of Harim, Atmeh, Sarmada, Atareb, and Kafr Takharim are among the worst hit areas.
- On 6 February, Türkiye requested assistance from the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), for search and rescue teams and emergency teams. So far 21 countries offered teams through the UCPM. The EU is also ready to support those affected in Syria, through its humanitarian assistance programs.
M7.8 in Türkiye - EC/ECHO daily mapTue, 07 Feb 2023 19:46
A new EC/ECHO daily map is now available
Türkiye, Syria - Earthquake, update (ECHO 08 Feb 2023)Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:02
The death toll is increasing following the 7.8 M earthquake occurred on 6 February in Pazarcik District of Kahramanmaras Province (southern Türkiye) close to the border with northern Syria. Almost 650 aftershocks up to 7.5 M have been recorded in the area.
According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), as of 8 February at 3.15 UTC, 6,234 people have died and more than 37,000 people have been injured across the Turkish Provinces of Kahramanmaras, Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, Malatya and Elazig.
UN OCHA reports, as of 7 February, more than 1,500 fatalities, 3,000 injured people, and 700 damaged or destroyed buildings across Northwest Syria.
According to the latest report of UN OCHA, as of 7 February, the Syrian Ministry of Health (MoH) reported 769 deaths and 1,448 injuries, mostly in Aleppo, Lattakia, Hama, Idleb countryside and Tartous.
UN OCHA reports that the Bab Al-Hawa crossing point at the Türkiye-Syria border, the single remaining authorised by the Security Council for UN aid delivery, is reportedly closed due to the impaired road conditions.
Following Türkiye’s request for assistance from the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), 23 countries offered search and rescue teams and emergency teams through the UCPM.
- The Copernicus Emergency Management System was activated in on 6 February and more than 15 maps have been produced so far.
M7.8 in Türkiye - JRC emergency reportMon, 06 Feb 2023 04:35
A new JRC Emergency report is now available
Türkiye, Syria - Earthquake, update (ECHO 09 Feb 2023)Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:21
- The number of casualties continues to increase following the two earthquakes of 7.8 M in Pazarcik District and of 7.6 M in Elbistan District (southern Türkiye) that occurred on 6 February. As of 9 February, almost 1,120 aftershocks have been recorded.
- According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), in Türkiye as of 9 February at 4.45 UTC, 12,873 people have died, and almost 63,000 have been injured. In addition, UN OCHA reports at least 6,444 collapsed buildings and nearly 8,000 rescued people from the rubble of the buildings.
- In Syria, UN OCHA reports 3,262 death and 7,285 injured people across Northwest Syria and government-controlled areas.
- On 8 February, Syria requested assistance from the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) for search and rescue teams/equipment, shelter and non-food items, generators, medical equipment and medicines, so far two countries offered assistance. On 9 February, the World Food Programme has requested assistance via the UCPM to support the affected people in Syria.
- Following Türkiye’s request for assistance from the UCPM, 25 countries offered 38 search and rescue teams, medical teams and thousands of shelter items, tents, blankets through the UCPM.
- The Copernicus Emergency Management System was activated in rapid mapping mode () on 6 February, and more than 32 maps have been produced so far.
M7.8 in Türkiye - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationThu, 09 Feb 2023 16:01
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Türkiye, Syria - Earthquake, update (ECHO 10 Feb 2023)Fri, 10 Feb 2023 11:47
- The number of casualties continues to increase following the two earthquakes of 7.8 M in Pazarcik and of 7.5 M in Elbistan Districts (both in southern Türkiye) occurred on 6 February. As of 10 February, over 1,500 aftershocks have been recorded across the area.
- The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) reports, as of 10 February at 5.30 UTC, more than 18,300 fatalities and over 74,200 injured people across Kahramanmaras, Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, Malatya, and Elazig Provinces. AFAD also reports nearly 75,800 evacuated people to safer areas.
- In Syria, UN OCHA and the Syrian Ministry of Health (MoH) report as of 9 February, more than 3,250 fatalities and nearly 7,300 injured people across Aleppo, Lattakia, Hama, Idlib, and Tartous Governorates and in non-government-controlled areas in Northwest Syria.
- Following Syria’s and the World Food Programme’s requests for assistance from the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), so far six countries offered assistance, including tents, blankets and other shelter items.
- After Türkiye’s request for assistance from the UCPM, 26 countries offered 38 search and rescue teams, medical teams and thousands of shelter items, tents, blankets.
M7.8 in Türkiye - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationFri, 10 Feb 2023 14:37
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
M7.8 in Türkiye - EC/ECHO daily mapFri, 10 Feb 2023 17:03
A new EC/ECHO daily map is now available
M7.8 in Türkiye - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationSat, 11 Feb 2023 11:49
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
M7.8 in Türkiye - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationSun, 12 Feb 2023 13:14
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
M7.8 in Türkiye - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationMon, 13 Feb 2023 15:26
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
M7.8 in Türkiye - EC/ECHO daily mapMon, 13 Feb 2023 18:49
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M7.8 in Türkiye - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationTue, 14 Feb 2023 10:25
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
M7.8 in Türkiye - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationWed, 08 Feb 2023 19:09
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
M7.8 in Türkiye - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationWed, 15 Feb 2023 13:24
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Türkiye, Syria - Earthquake, update (ECHO 16 Feb 2023)Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:58
- The number of casualties continues to increase following the two earthquakes of 7.8 M in Pazarcik and of 7.5 M in Elbistan Districts occurred on 6 February. As of 16 February, 3,170 aftershocks have been recorded across the area. The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) reports, as of 14 February, nearly 32,000 fatalities and around 196,000 injured people across 11 Provinces. ross the area.
- In Syria, as of 15 February, more than 5,800 fatalities and over 10,300 injured people were reported. In addition, UN OCHA reports that among these approximately 1,414 are in government-controlled areas and around 4,400 are across non-government-controlled areas in Northwest Syria.
- Following Syria’s and the World Food Programme’s requests for assistance from the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), so far 11 countries offered assistance, tents, blankets, beds and other shelter items.
- After Türkiye’s request for assistance from the UCPM, 26 countries offered 38 search and rescue teams, medical teams and thousands of tents, blankets, heaters and other shelter items.
- The Copernicus Emergency Management System was activated for Türkiye (), 64 maps have been produced so far.
M7.8 in Türkiye - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationThu, 16 Feb 2023 13:56
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
M7.8 in Türkiye - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationFri, 17 Feb 2023 08:34
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
M7.8 in Türkiye - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationSun, 19 Feb 2023 17:15
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
M7.8 in Türkiye - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationMon, 20 Feb 2023 15:57
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Türkiye, Syria – Earthquake (ECHO 21 Feb 2023)Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:46
- An earthquake of 6.3 M (6.4 M as registered by AFAD) at a depth of 16 km occurred in Defne District (Hatay Province, southern Türkiye) very close to the border with north-western Syria on 20 Feb at 17.04 UTC (20.04 local time). The epicentre was located in the Koyunoglu village area, approximately 15 km south-west of Antiochia City (capital of Hatay Province) and 95 km west of Aleppo City (north-western Syria).
- At least 90 aftershocks with magnitude up to 5.8 M have been recorded in the area. USGS PAGER estimates that up to 406,000 people were exposed to severe shaking, 351,000 to very strong and 470,000 to strong.
- According to AFAD, in Türkiye six people have died, and almost 300 others have been injured (18 of whom seriously injured). National authorities provided 6,000 tents fot the people affected in the area of the earthquake.
- In Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports over 470 injured people.
- Following the 7.8 M and 7.5 M earthquakes occurred on 6 February the number of fatalities stands at more than 46,000 people across Türkiye (41,020) and Syria (5,914).
M7.8 in Türkiye - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationMon, 06 Mar 2023 16:56
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
M7.8 in Türkiye - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationThu, 16 Mar 2023 15:55
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
M7.8 in Türkiye - EC/ECHO daily mapFri, 17 Mar 2023 18:13
A new EC/ECHO daily map is now available
M7.8 in Türkiye - UNITAR-UNOSAT ActivationThu, 20 Apr 2023 10:51
UNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
M7.8 in Türkiye - EC/ECHO daily mapTue, 06 Feb 2024 18:09
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