Overview

• The earthquake struck Istanbul at 12:49 PM local time on April 23, 2025, with a shallow depth of 10 kilometers and an epicenter in the Sea of Marmara.
• Authorities confirmed 236 injuries, mostly from panic-induced actions like jumping from buildings, with no fatalities reported.
• One abandoned building in the Fatih district collapsed, but no residential structures suffered significant damage.
• More than 50 aftershocks followed the main quake, the strongest measuring 5.9 in magnitude, heightening public anxiety.
• Schools and universities were closed for safety inspections, and residents were advised to avoid potentially unstable buildings.