Caught on Camera: The Heart-Stopping Moment a 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hit Kahramanmaraş
Earthquake Strikes Pazarcık, Turkey
A magnitude 5 earthquake was recorded at 09.31, with the epicenter in Pazarcık, according to the information on the website of the Presidency of Disaster and Emergency Management (AFAD). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 7 kilometers and was also felt in Gaziantep, Adana, and Osmaniye.
The earthquake was captured on the security cameras of workplaces in the city. Footage from a workplace selling white goods showed people running outside in panic during the earthquake.
Statement from the Governor of Kahramanmaraş
Following the earthquake, the Governor of Kahramanmaraş, Mükerrem Ünlüer, made a statement. Governor Ünlüer said, “A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred in our Pazarcık district. AFAD and all teams from our relevant organizations are continuing their field scanning. At the moment, there is no negative situation. We sympathize with our citizens affected by the earthquake. May God protect our country and our nation from all disasters.”