Overview

• The earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.2, occurred at 12:49 PM local time off the coast of Silivri in the Sea of Marmara, about 25 miles southwest of Istanbul.
• The tremor was felt across Istanbul and surrounding regions, causing residents to evacuate buildings in fear and gather in open areas.
• Authorities confirmed no immediate reports of injuries, fatalities, or major structural damage, though over 150 people were injured jumping from buildings in panic.
• Turkey’s disaster agency, AFAD, reported eight aftershocks ranging from 3.5 to 5.9 in magnitude and urged residents to avoid potentially damaged structures.
• The incident highlights Turkey's seismic vulnerability, with Istanbul located near the North Anatolian Fault, a region prone to significant earthquakes.