• The body of an Australian man killed in Monday’s earthquake has been discovered.
• John was visiting family in the nation.
• About 50 other Australians and their families were in the quake zone.

According to Linda Scott, a Sydney local councilor, the body of an Australian man killed in Monday’s earthquake has been discovered in Turkey.

Can Pahali, better known as John, was visiting family in the nation and on holiday in the province of Hatay when the earthquake struck, according to sources.

The Foreign Ministry of Australia reported the death of 1 Australian citizen as a result of the earthquake but did not identify the deceased.

“The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is profoundly saddened by the news that an Australian has died as a result of the Turkiye earthquakes,” the ministry said. “Our consular team, as well as our teams in Turkiye and Lebanon, are working hard to help family members who are worried about their loved ones.”

The ministry said it is supporting around 50 other Australians and their families who were in the quake zone.

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