The ground shook in Istanbul on Wednesday morning as a powerful earthquake struck, leading thousands of residents to rush outdoors into the streets. Turkish emergency services reported a magnitude of 6.2, and fortunately, no major damage or injuries have been noted as assessments continue in the vibrant city of 16 million.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the quake's epicenter was located approximately 25 miles southwest of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara, at a depth of about six miles. Tremors were felt as far away as Bursa, about 40 miles from the city, all the way to İzmir, nearly 300 miles away.
Turkey is known for its seismic activity, located along two major fault lines. This recent tremor rekindles memories of the devastating 2023 earthquake that hit southeastern Turkey, which tragically claimed over 50,000 lives in Turkey and an additional 6,000 across the border in Syria.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the quake's epicenter was located approximately 25 miles southwest of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara, at a depth of about six miles. Tremors were felt as far away as Bursa, about 40 miles from the city, all the way to İzmir, nearly 300 miles away.
Turkey is known for its seismic activity, located along two major fault lines. This recent tremor rekindles memories of the devastating 2023 earthquake that hit southeastern Turkey, which tragically claimed over 50,000 lives in Turkey and an additional 6,000 across the border in Syria.
