2010 in Turkey Events in the year 2010 in Turkey. 8 March – The 6.1 Elazığ earthquake shook eastern Turkey with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong). Forty-two people were killed. 28 August – 2010 FIBA World Championship 2 December – Women's World Chess Championship 2010 Incumbents President: Abdullah Gül Prime Minister: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Deaths 18 June – Okan Demiriş. See also List of Turkish films of 2010 References Category:Years of the 21st century in Turkey Category:2010s in Turkey Turkey Turkey Turkey