Kahramanmaras-centered earthquakes made headlines worldwide on February 6, causing significant damage in 10 provinces with two major quakes measuring 7.7 and 7.6 in magnitude, as well as subsequent aftershocks that lasted for days. Due to the high level of destruction, Turkey requested international assistance immediately after the first earthquake. NATO, the European Union (EU), and 45 countries announced that they were "ready to help."

On February 15, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided information about international aid, stating that offers had been received from 100 countries, with 76 countries actively working in the field and 12 countries having completed their work and left Turkey.

The Kahramanmaras earthquake received significant coverage on the global agenda, particularly in Europe. International organizations reporting from the earthquake zone helped gather many donations for Turkey from abroad. Social media users gave messages of support to Turkey and called for unity.