Marmara shaken by earthquake! People poured into the streets
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul caused panic across the Marmara Region. The collapse of telephone lines pushed citizens to seek help on social media, while evacuations took place in schools and hospitals. Warnings for aftershocks continue.
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Istanbul was shaken at 12:49 PM by a 6.2-magnitude earthquake with its epicenter in the Sea of Marmara.
AFAD announced the depth of the earthquake as 6.92 kilometers. The earthquake was felt intensely throughout the entire Marmara Region.
Following the earthquake, phone lines collapsed, and serious disruptions occurred in communication. Citizens who were in their homes and workplaces in various districts of Istanbul panicked and rushed into the streets. People gathered in open areas are hesitant to return to buildings due to the fear of aftershocks.
While students in schools were quickly taken out to the gardens, some patients receiving treatment in hospitals were evacuated to open areas. Public transportation vehicles across the city experienced short-term stoppages.
WARNING FROM AUTHORITIES
Experts stated that there could be aftershocks following the earthquake and called on citizens to be careful. It was emphasized that people should remain in safe areas and not enter buildings until structural checks are conducted.
