The 6.8 magnitude Richter earthquake struck on Friday evening, Elazig province, about 550 kilometers east of the country's capital, Ankara. So far, 22 people have died.
The Embassy of the Republic of Albania in Ankara states that no Albanian citizen has been identified by the effects of this earthquake.
The Albanian Embassy in Ankara, together with the Consulate General in Istanbul, are fully committed to assisting and supporting all Albanian citizens who may have been affected by this natural disaster.
The following numbers are available for any assistance and support:
Embassy of Ankara:
0090 312 441 61 03/04
0090 549 561 1985
Istanbul Consulate:
0090 212 44 32 56
0090 5433555240