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Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes Istanbul, says Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency

People could be seen leaving buildings as the quake hit and shook buildings in the city

People gather outdoors following an earthquake shock with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2, in Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. AP/PTI

Reuters
Published 23.04.25, 05:31 PM

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul on Wednesday, Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) said.

People could be seen leaving buildings as the quake hit and shook buildings in the city.

The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said the earthquake had a magnitude 6.02. It was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles) GFZ said.

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