Supplemental Info:

The region close to the epicenter has experienced catastrophic damage. The government of Turkey has declared a state of emergency and has called for international support. The death toll has risen to more than 600 with an additional 2000+ injured.

Southeast and Central Mediterranean Earthquake, Turkiye
February 6, 2023

Event:  Southeast and Central Mediterranean Earthquake, Türkiye (February 6, 2023)

There was an earthquake in the Turkish Southeast and Central Mediterranean regions with an epicenter in Gaziantep.

Individuals in need of immediate, emergency assistance should call Turkish authorities using the phone number 112.

We suggest all citizens avoid damaged areas and do not enter damaged buildings until Turkish authorities deem them safe.

All inquiries regarding U.S. citizens impacted by the earthquake should be directed to U.S. Embassy Ankara at Ankara-ACS@state.gov .

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy (Ankara, Türkiye)

1480 Sok No:1

Cukurambar Mah

Cankaya, Ankara 06530

Tel: +90-312-294-0000

Ankara-ACS@state.gov

https://tr.usembassy.gov/

U.S. Consulate General Istanbul

Poligon Mahallesi, Sariyer Caddesi No: 75

İstinye 34460 Sariyer, Istanbul, Türkiye

+90-212-335-9000

ACS_Istanbul@state.gov

https://tr.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/Istanbul/

U.S. Consulate Adana

Girne Bulvari No:212 Guzelevler Mah.

Yuregir, Adana – TÜRKİYE

Tel: +90-322-455-4100

CA-Adana@state.gov

https://tr.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/Adana/

U.S. Consular Agency Izmir

izmir@state.gov

State Department – Consular Affairs

1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444

Türkiye’s Country Page

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