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Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake – Kahramanmaras, Turkey – 13 May 2026

Occurred 13 May 2026·Detected 13 May 2026·
🇹🇷 Pazarcik district, Kahramanmaras province, southeastern Turkey3 reportsEnded 13 May 2026
Natural CatastropheEnergy & InfrastructurePropertyMarine CargoEnergyCasualty & Liability

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Pazarcik district of Kahramanmaras province in southeastern Turkey at 03:17 local time on 13 May 2026, at a depth of 14.2 km. The quake caused damage to multiple buildings and prompted the launch of search-and-rescue operations, according to Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). Kahramanmaras province was the epicentre of the devastating February 2023 earthquake sequence, raising concerns about vulnerability in the region.

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Impact verdict

Medium impact. A magnitude 6.4 quake at 14.2 km depth in Kahramanmaras — a region already severely damaged in the 2023 earthquake sequence — carries meaningful property and casualty exposure. Multiple buildings damaged and SAR operations launched indicate potential insured losses, though full magnitude is not yet confirmed.

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Affected countries

🇸🇾 Syria🇹🇷 Turkey

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