Istanbul hit by 6.2 magnitude earthquake, Turkey's emergency management agency says
- A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul on April 23, 2025, as reported by Turkiye's emergency management agency.
- One person was injured after jumping off a balcony during the quake, which caused panic as people evacuated buildings.
- Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya stated that relevant institutions have started field scans and expressed best wishes to those affected by the earthquake.
- The earthquake's epicenter was located 40 km southwest of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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Buildings shaken and 150 people injured as earthquake hits Istanbul
ISTANBUL -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul and other areas on Wednesday, Turkey's disaster and emergency management agency said. There were no immediate reports of serious damage in the metropolis of 16 million.
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