Istanbul Shaken by Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake
ISTANBUL — April 23, 2025 —
A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Istanbul on Wednesday, causing widespread concern. Initial reports indicate the quake’s epicenter was in the Marmara Sea.While ther are no immediate reports of major damage or injuries, residents were warned to avoid potentially unstable buildings. Keep reading for further updates on this developing situation.
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Istanbul Shaken by Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake
Updated: April 23, 2025, 13:18 CEST
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Istanbul and the surrounding region on Wednesday. initial reports indicate the epicenter was located in the Marmara Sea, off the coast of the Silivri district.
While authorities are still assessing the situation, there are no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries. the Turkish disaster protection authority has urged residents via social media to avoid entering perhaps unstable buildings and warned of possible aftershocks.
Eyewitnesses reported scenes of panic as people fled buildings. CNN reported that manny were attempting to contact loved ones.
News Scout D., who was at Istanbul Airport during the quake, described the experience: “We were ordering food when everything started shaking. At first, we thought a plane had crashed into the building. Everyone ran outside and we’re now near the emergency exit. The airport hasn’t provided any data yet, and we feel a bit trapped.” Despite the disruption, airport operations are reportedly continuing as normal.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the nation, stating, “I wish our citizens a speedy return to calm. We are monitoring the situation closely.” Transport Minister abdulkadir Uraloglu told CNN Türk that initial inspections of highways, airports, trains, and the subway system revealed no damage.
Experts have long warned that Istanbul, a city of 16 million, is overdue for a major earthquake, potentially around magnitude 7. The turkish Minister of Urban Progress estimates that 1.5 million buildings in the city are at risk in the event of a significant seismic event.
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