A strong earthquake struck southern and central Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023. The earthquake hit the Gaziantep region of Turkey at 4:17 AM local time at a depth of around 11 miles. Over 45,000 people lost their lives in Turkey and Syria due to factors like the timing of the earthquake, weak building construction, and an undiscovered fault line. The earthquake affected over 1.3 crore people across 10 provinces in Turkey, and rescue efforts are ongoing around the clock to save those trapped in rubble.