Major earthquake in Istanbul
Severe tremors were also felt in Istanbul. This earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.2 and its epicenter in the Silivri region, occurred at 12:49 local time, causing citizens to leave their homes and workplaces in fear and take to the streets.
Citizens in Istanbul and the surrounding provinces who felt the earthquake are still waiting in open spaces and public areas.
No casualties or structural damage have been reported
The Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) announced that field investigations by relevant agencies and evaluations of reports received at the emergency call center indicate that no cases of human casualties or building destruction have been reported at this time.
Statement from Istanbul Metro
The Istanbul Metro, in a statement published through its official page on social networks, announced that after the earthquake in Istanbul, necessary inspections were carried out on metro lines in accordance with safety protocols. In the initial assessment, no damage was observed in the metro, tram, and cable car lines managed by Istanbul Metro. Technical teams inspected bridges and critical points and identified no damage. Cable cars and station elevators have been temporarily removed from service for precautionary reasons. These facilities will gradually return to operation after the inspections are completed.
Statement from the Mayor of Istanbul.
The Mayor of Istanbul, Nuri Arslan, spoke at the Crisis Management Center of the Municipality and stated that no cases of injury, fatalities, or building destruction have been reported. Rescue teams are on-site, and we are operating in coordination with the governorship. There is currently no reason for concern, but caution is still advised. Do not pay attention to rumors on social media. Wishing health and safety to all citizens.
Reaction of Turkish officials
The Minister of Interior, Ali Yerlikaya, stated that up to this moment, no reports of unfortunate incidents have been received by the emergency call center or hospitals.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in a call with the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, was briefed on the details of the 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul.
During the National Sovereignty and Children’s Day ceremony at the Presidential Palace, he was informed of the aftershocks and told reporters, wishing health for the people and stating that the situation is being closely monitored.
President Erdoğan, in response to the earthquakes in Istanbul, expressed condolences to his fellow citizens and stated that he is closely monitoring the latest developments.
Aftershock: Another earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2
After the initial earthquake, another earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 occurred near Silivri.
This severe earthquake, which occurred at 12:49 in the Silivri region, was also felt in many neighboring provinces.
Update: Aftershocks are continuing.
The earthquake was felt in multiple provinces
Reports indicate that this earthquake was felt in Bursa, Kocaeli, Tekirdağ, Çanakkale, Yalova, Edirne, Sakarya, Eskişehir, and İzmir.
The earthquake was felt in Ankara
Mansur Yavaş, the Mayor of Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, announced that the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Istanbul was also felt in Ankara. He wished health and safety for all citizens, especially the people of Istanbul.
The major earthquake in Istanbul: Source of news
