ISTANBUL: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul on Wednesday, with its impact and that of multiple aftershocks forcing thousands out onto the streets in panic across Turkiye´s largest city.
The quake was followed by more than 50 aftershocks, some very powerful, the interior minister said, although there were no reports of major damage or serious injury.
“An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude occurred in Silivri, Sea of Marmara, Istanbul,” Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on X, adding that it was felt in the surrounding provinces.
The initial quake struck at 12:49 pm (0949 GMT) at a depth of 6.92-kms under the sea, which lies to the south of the city, and lasted 13 seconds, he said.
“By 3:12 pm (1212 GMT), 51 aftershocks -- the largest of which was 5.9 magnitude -- had been recorded,” he said.
As buildings shook, people rushed onto the streets where crowds of worried-looking people stared at their mobile phones for information or made calls, an AFP correspondent said.
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