Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits Turkey’s Istanbul

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck near Istanbul, Turkey’s emergency management agency reported on Wednesday. The tremor, centered in the Sea of Marmara about 40 kilometers southwest of Istanbul, was felt in surrounding regions, though no casualties or major damage have been reported so far.

The tremor, centered in the Sea of Marmara about 40 kilometres southwest of Istanbul, was felt in



surrounding regions, though no casualties or major damage have been reported so far.

The United States Geological Survey confirmed the quake’s magnitude and noted it occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, increasing the likelihood of it being widely felt. It was followed by several aftershocks, including one measuring 5.3. The disaster and emergency management agency urged residents to stay away from buildings.