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.govhttps://tr.usembassy.gov/
U.S. Consulate General IstanbulPoligon Mahallesi, Sariyer Caddesi No: 75 İstinye 34460 Sariyer, Istanbul, Türkiye+90-212-335-9000 ACS_Istanbul@state.govhttps://tr.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/Istanbul/
U.S. Consulate AdanaGirne Bulvari No:212 Guzelevler Mah. Yuregir, Adana – TÜRKİYE Tel: +90-322-455-4100 CA-Adana@state.govhttps://tr.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/Adana/
U.S. Consular Agency Izmirizmir@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444
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