Istanbul earthquake: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Istanbul and nearby areas on Wednesday, shaking buildings and causing panic in Türkiye’s largest city. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake has a depth of 10 kilometers, with its center located in the Marmara Sea, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) southwest of Istanbul. Türkiye is located on two major fault lines, so earthquakes are common in the region. There were no reports of immediate damage, but people left the buildings and shaking the city when the earthquake struck, which was located on the European and Asian sides of the Bosphorus.
The initial report indicated no casualties or property damage. But, videos shared on social media show people panic. On February 6, 2023, a huge magnitude 7.8 earthquake occurred, followed by a strong tremor, hitting 11 provinces in southern and southeastern Türkiye.
The twin earthquake destroyed or damaged hundreds of thousands of buildings and killed more than 53,000 people. In northern Syria, the disaster claimed the lives of another 6,000 people.
