Earthquake notification in Istanbul at night causes confusion! Statement from AFAD
An earthquake notification that appeared on citizens' phones in various parts of the city at midnight caused brief anxiety and activity on social media. In a statement made by AFAD, it was announced that a small-scale earthquake centered in Çatalca had been recorded.
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An earthquake warning received on the mobile phones of many citizens in Istanbul at midnight caused brief concern across the city.
Following the notifications, users shared messages such as "Did anyone feel it?" and "I received an earthquake warning on my phone, but there was no shaking."
The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) shared official information with the public in the following minutes. According to the statement made by the institution, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred at 00:18 at a depth of approximately 9.75 kilometers, with its epicenter in the Çatalca district of Istanbul.