A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Marmara Sea region off Istanbul, shaking buildings and prompting evacuations as residents felt the force of the tremor. Occurring at a depth of 10 kilometers, the quake led to one reported injury when an individual jumped from a balcony. While initial reports indicated no major damages, Turkiye's Interior Minister confirmed that emergency services were initiating assessments in the area to ensure public safety following the earthquake on a holiday in Turkey. Authorities warned against entering potentially unstable buildings as they addressed the situation.
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck off the coast of Istanbul, causing buildings to shake and prompting evacuations across the city.
Authorities reported one injury resulting from someone jumping off a balcony during the quake, leading to immediate emergency assessments in affected areas.
The earthquake occurred in the Marmara Sea at a depth of 10 kilometers, with no immediate reports of structural damage despite the significant tremors felt in Istanbul.
Turkiye's Interior Minister announced that emergency response teams have begun evaluations and stressed the importance of avoiding damaged buildings for safety.
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