US EditionMagnitude 6.2 Earthquake Shakes Istanbul, Injuring Over 150
- A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Istanbul on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
- The seismic event occurred as Istanbul sits near major fault lines, making the region earthquake-prone.
- The quake's epicenter was located southwest of the city in the Sea of Marmara.
- Hospitals treated 151 citizens injured from jumping or panic during the shaking, according to the governor's office.
- The event caused widespread panic and prompted officials to close schools and universities until the weekend.
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6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Istanbul; more than 230 injured
There were no immediate reports of serious damage.
·United States
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In Istanbul, where a strong earthquake measuring 6.2 magnitude was recorded shortly after noon today, 127 more aftershocks occurred, said Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya.
·Belgrade, Serbia
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Powerful Earthquake of 6.2 Magnitude Shakes Istanbul
ISTANBUL—A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul on Wednesday, Turkey’s AFAD disaster agency said, one of the strongest quakes to strike the city of 16 million in recent years. There were no immediate reports of damage, but people evacuated buildings as the quake hit and shook the city, located on the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorus Strait. Many people gathered in parks, and others sat on doorsteps, or stood outside…
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