Turkey: Magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurs in Kahramanmaras Province at around 05:53 March 3

Event

A magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurred in Kahramanmaras Province at around 05:53 March 3. The epicenter was about 30 km (19 miles) southeast of Goksun. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout parts of east-central and southern Turkey and far northwestern Syria. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake. The tremor was likely an aftershock of the major magnitude-7.8 earthquake that occurred in the region Feb. 6. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Light-to-moderate aftershocks are likely over the coming days.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.

Advice

Out of an abundance of caution, consider vacating multistory buildings where shaking occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Monitor and plan for aftershocks.