Turkey Earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 shakes Istanbul

A series of earthquakes has shaken the metropolis of Istanbul.

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23.04.2025, 12:36

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According to the Afad disaster service, the strongest quake to date had a magnitude of 6.2. People in the city left their homes and apartments after the quake, which was clearly felt in the city center. There were initially no direct reports of damage. According to Afad, the epicenters were located at different points in the Sea of Marmara off the city.

Experts believe that a quake of around magnitude 7 is overdue in the metropolis of 16 million people. According to Turkish Urban Planning Minister Murat Kurum, 1.5 million homes and commercial units are considered at risk of earthquakes.