7 February 2023
Holidaymakers advised to follow the advice of local authorities in Turkey following an earthquake.
A 7.8 earthquake hit Gaziantep and neighbouring provinces in the south east of Turkey on 6 February 2023.
On the same day a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit the neighboring province of Kahramanmaras.
There have been several strong after-shocks.
The FCDO advices: “If you are in Turkey or planning to travel there you should follow the information and advice from local authorities/your tour operator.
“If you’re in the Gaziantep, Kahramanmaras or neighbouring provinces and it is safe to do so, contact your friends and family to tell them you are safe.
“The FCDO advise against all travel to areas within 10km of the border with Syria.”
