Reuters reports that about 1,340 people have died and 50 settlements in the provinces of Erzurum and Kars have been demolished by the earthquake.

Its epicenter is located within the Gullu and Allahuekber Mountains which represents a Quaternary shear zone with left-lateral faults marking the boundary.

A 15 km (9.3 mi) surface rupture trending north–northeast was observed, exhibiting left-lateral and normal slip.

[4] Well-constructed stone, concrete block and masonry infrastructures such as schools, mosques and medical facilities had less damage compared to others in the affected villages.

[4] Severe damage occurred in the villages of Horasan, Pasinler and Narman municipalities, Erzurum Province.