A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southeastern Turkey early Monday, February 6, 2023. Later, a magnitude 7.5 tremor hit the same region. A number of significant aftershocks have been felt in the region. Over 38,000 people have died, and more than 108,000 people have been injured.

• Sadly, 1 elderly sister in the city of Adana was killed. Additionally, a brother, his wife, and their two minor children were killed in the city of Adiyaman

• 3 homes were destroyed

• 17 homes sustained major damage

• 22 homes sustained minor damage

• 1 Kingdom Hall sustained major damage

• 2 Kingdom Halls sustained minor damage

• Responsible brothers are providing much-needed spiritual assistance to those affected by the disaster

• 2 Disaster Relief Committees have been appointed to oversee relief efforts

Despite the terrifying earthquake and powerful aftershocks, our brothers find comfort in knowing that Jehovah is a “refuge and strength, a help that is readily found in times of distress.”—Psalm 46:1.