6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Sea of Marmara Near Istanbul, Shaking Turkey’s Largest City and Sending Residents Fleeing to Streets Istanbul, Turkey (Wednesday, October 11, 2023) – A powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake rattled the Sea of Marmara early Wednesday morning, with tremors felt across Istanbul, Turkey’s bustling metropolis of over 15 million people. The quake, which struck at approximately 7:15 a.m. local time, prompted panic among residents, who poured into the streets in droves as buildings swayed and alarms blared. According to the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the epicenter was…
Read More6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Sea of Marmara Near Istanbul, Shaking Turkey’s Largest City and Sending Residents Fleeing to Streets
