'Thousands came to help'

Across Turkey volunteers have been working around the clock to collect essential items for those most affected by the earthquake. 

Irem Danalioglu, 29, spoke to Middle East Eye about her volunteering efforts on Tuesday afternoon.

A content management specialist at Turk Telekom International, one of Turkey's leading operators, Danalioglu took the day off from work to volunteer in Istanbul's Fatih district.

"Coats, boots, sweaters, socks, electric heaters - things that are urgently needed are collected. Within hours of this centre opening up thousands came to help," she said

"Help is being collected and sent to AFAD which is also distributing aid amongst the 10 affected region" added Danalioglu speaking about the Turkish disaster agency responsible for dealing with the aftermath of earthquake.

Danalioglu sent these pictures to MEE.