Evaluating Disaster Response Progress in Türkiye: A Comparative Analysis of the 1999 Marmara and 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes

Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2025 Apr 23:19:e106. doi: 10.1017/dmp.2025.109.

Abstract

Türkiye, positioned at the convergence of the African, Arabian, and Eurasian tectonic plates, is highly susceptible to earthquakes.1,2 The 1999 Marmara and 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes are 2 significant seismic events that have tested and shaped Türkiye's disaster management strategies. This study aims to provide a comparative analysis of these earthquakes within the framework of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, highlighting the evolution in disaster preparedness and response.

MeSH terms

  • Civil Defense* / methods
  • Civil Defense* / standards
  • Civil Defense* / trends
  • Disaster Planning* / methods
  • Disaster Planning* / standards
  • Disaster Planning* / trends
  • Earthquakes* / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Turkey