Overview

• A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Istanbul on April 23, following a series of tremors in the region.
• The epicenters of the quakes were located in the Marmara Sea, according to Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
• Residents evacuated buildings in central Istanbul after feeling the tremors; no immediate damage has been reported so far.
• Experts warn that Istanbul is overdue for a magnitude-7 earthquake, raising concerns for the city’s 16 million residents.
• Turkey’s Urban Development Ministry reports that 1.5 million housing and commercial units nationwide are classified as earthquake-prone.