Overview

• AFAD said the earthquake struck at 2:55 p.m. local time, centered in the Sea of Marmara off Tekirdag province at a depth of about 6.7 kilometers.
• Residents ran from buildings and students were evacuated from some schools as the tremor rattled parts of the city.
• The Istanbul governor’s office reported no immediate signs of damage or injuries based on initial assessments.
• Turkey’s emergency agency gave the magnitude as a preliminary 5.0, with further evaluations expected as inspections continue.
• Istanbul sits near a major faultline and has faced recurring seismic activity since the devastating 2023 earthquake in the region.