ISAR Germany's Control and Situation Center is assessing the situation after todays earthquake in Turkey

The quake hit the provinence of Van with a magnitude of 7.2 this noon.

Several people have perished. Fivehundred members of turkish SAR-Teams, including rescue professionals and medical staff, have been deployed by the turkish government to support the locals.Latest information do not expect international assistance to be needed."We are ready to deploy within short notice" - comments ISAR president Dr.Daniela Lesmeister.

ISAR-Germany assesses the situation continuously.