Residents report strong tremors and falling objects, with the devastating legacy of previous quakes still in mind.
Istanbul Trembles: 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near City
Istanbul Trembles: 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near City
A significant quake rattles the Turkish metropolis, triggering concerns and evacuations.
In a striking turn of events, Istanbul experienced a 6.2 magnitude earthquake today, creating significant tremors felt across Turkey's largest city. The earthquake, recorded at a depth of 6.92 km (4.3 miles), occurred at 12:49 local time (09:49 GMT) and was centered in the Marmara Sea, near the Silivri area, approximately 80 km (50 miles) west of Istanbul.
Initial assessments from Turkey's emergency services indicate no immediate reports of casualties, but the scale of the impact is still being determined. The quake prompted residents to flee their homes, with many describing it as one of the strongest seismic events they have felt in years.
Items within homes, such as lamps and furniture, were reported to have fallen, signaling the quake's intensity. The recent memory of the catastrophic earthquakes in southern Turkey in 2023, which claimed over 55,000 lives, is still fresh, adding to the anxiety among the residents of Istanbul—a city home to 16 million.
Locals are urged to remain calm while officials assess the situation. Turkey sits on numerous fault lines, with the North Anatolian Fault Line located merely 20 km north of the city, heightening the risk of further seismic activity.
This developing story is being closely monitored, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Initial assessments from Turkey's emergency services indicate no immediate reports of casualties, but the scale of the impact is still being determined. The quake prompted residents to flee their homes, with many describing it as one of the strongest seismic events they have felt in years.
Items within homes, such as lamps and furniture, were reported to have fallen, signaling the quake's intensity. The recent memory of the catastrophic earthquakes in southern Turkey in 2023, which claimed over 55,000 lives, is still fresh, adding to the anxiety among the residents of Istanbul—a city home to 16 million.
Locals are urged to remain calm while officials assess the situation. Turkey sits on numerous fault lines, with the North Anatolian Fault Line located merely 20 km north of the city, heightening the risk of further seismic activity.
This developing story is being closely monitored, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
