Istanbul: 150 injured in earthquake, mostly due to incidents and panic

(Patria) - Around 150 people were injured in a 6.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Istanbul yesterday.

Fear has further gripped the 16 million residents of the former capital of the Ottoman Empire due to about fifty aftershocks.

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VIDEO Strong earthquake hits Istanbul

(Patria) - A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Istanbul today. The epicenter was, according to initial reports, in the Sea of Marmara. The tremors were also felt in the provinces surrounding Istanbul. There is no information on casualties so far. Photos and video

There are no reports of fatalities so far, and residential buildings have largely remained intact, the Ministry of Interior announced.

Experts, however, warn that a much stronger earthquake, potentially of magnitude 7, could hit the area in the near future.

After the main shock, which lasted about 13 seconds, panic gripped the city; residents fled their homes, and some jumped out of windows.

Most of the injured were hurt from falls or in incidents caused by panic. Fortunately, none of the injured are in life-threatening condition.

Telecommunications and internet services were temporarily disrupted, while major highways experienced heavy traffic jams.

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Jumped from balcony as strong earthquake hit Istanbul

(Patria) - A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.2 on the Richter scale hit the Turkish city of Istanbul today. In Istanbul's Atasehir district, a camera captured the moment a man jumped from a balcony onto a car during the earthquake. After

City parks quickly filled with residents who chose to stay outdoors rather than return to their homes.

Residents were urged to remain calm and composed and not to approach damaged buildings.

Turkish Minister of Transport Abdulkadir Uraloglu said initial checks showed no damage to highways, airports, railways, or the metro.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan also spoke on X, stating that relevant bodies are "closely monitoring the situation."

The earthquake was also felt in parts of Greece, near the border with Turkey.

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‼️The epicenter was located in the Sea of Marmara.

The city shook noticeably, but there have been no reports of casualties or damage so far. pic.twitter.com/tCe0V9GqtM

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The epicenter of the earthquake, which occurred at 12:49 p.m. local time, was in the Silivri area, a district located about 80 kilometers west of Istanbul.

The earthquake struck at a depth of 6.92 kilometers, the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority announced.

The 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred after a weaker one of 3.9, and the strongest aftershock was of magnitude 5.9.

Two years ago, Turkey was hit by the deadliest and most destructive earthquake in its modern history.

In February 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed more than 55,000 people and injured another 107,000 in southern Turkey and northern Syria.