Istanbul Shaken by 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake, Hundreds Injured

April 23, 2025, 10:21 am

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake rattled Istanbul, scattering panicked residents into the streets and leaving over 150 injured amid trembling buildings. The seismic shock, while not devastating the ancient city entirely, has certainly left its mark—provoking both fear and a touch of city-wide disbelief.


globalnews.ca / Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Istanbul injuring more than 150 people

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook Istanbul and other areas, prompting widespread panic and dozens of injuries with officials saying many tried to jump from buildings.

ledevoir.com / Un puissant séisme de magnitude 6,2 secoue Istanbul

Des milliers de personnes se sont jetées dans les rues, en proie à la panique.

torontosun.com / Buildings shaken and 150 people injured as earthquake hits Istanbul

ISTANBUL — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul and other areas on Wednesday, Turkey’s disaster and emergency management agency said. There were no immediate reports of serious damage in the metropolis of 16 million. More than 150 people were hospitalized with...


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