A huge 6.2 magnitude earthquake has struck a tourist-packed city in Turkey, causing buildings to shake. The quake hit near Istanbul, centered in the Sea of Marmara, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
“Just felt my building shake for like 30 seconds. Earthquake in Istanbul. I’m on the 17th floor”, said one terrified resident. According to Turkey’s emergency management agency, the epicentre was just off the Silivri, a coastal area known for its seismic activity. Another person said the “terrifying” quake has triggered a number of aftershocks, writing on X: “It was the strongest I’ve ever felt and honestly it was terrifying. Even now there are still small aftershocks. Things keep shaking every now and then. Stay safe everyone.”
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One user added: “Earthquake struck Istanbul today at 12:40pm, I was in Hotel Istanbul 5th Floor. Building was dancing for some seconds.” One startled resident said: “Just experienced an earthquake in Istanbul, luckily we are ok but that sh*t was scary asf.”
The GFZ reported a 6.02 magnitude quake at a depth of 10km (6.21 miles) hit the area shortly after 12:30pm. There have been no reports of damage or injuries.
In 2023, Istanbul was the most visited city in the world by international travelers, welcoming 20.2 million visitors. This figure surpasses London and Dubai, making it the top destination globally. Last year, Euromonitor International ranked it the second most visited city, with 23 million visitors.
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