ISTANBUL: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul on Wednesday (Apr 23), with its impact and that of multiple aftershocks forcing thousands out onto the streets in panic across Türkiye's  largest city. The quake was followed by more than 50 aftershocks, some very powerful, t

The city’s governor said 151 people were injured, though their injuries are non-life threatening.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul, prompting widespread panic and scores of injuries in the Turkish city.

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck western Turkey at approximately 12:50, according to the European Seismological Center.

More than 50 aftershocks rocked the Istanbul region after a powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Sea of Marmara just to the south of Turkey's biggest city on Wednesday, the interior minister said.

The earthquake occurred at 12.49 pm local time (0949 GMT) and was strongly felt across Istanbul and neighbouring provinces, prompting residents to eva...

A video widely shared online shows the calm waters of the Sea of Marmara disrupted by the tremor. The waves rippled across the surface, a visible sign of the earthquake’s force as it rocked the region. 

Earthquake hit while he and his delegation were at Istanbul Airport, preparing to depart for London to continue their official visit in the UK.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has shaken Istanbul and other areas in Turkey.

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake shook Istanbul, Turkey on Wednesday. The quake's epicentre was near Silivri, 80 kilometres west of Istanbul.

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