A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Istanbul, Turkiye, causing immediate panic among residents as they fled buildings for safety. The quake, centered in the Sea of Marmara near Silivri, occurred at 12:49 PM and resulted in over 150 injuries primarily from people jumping from heights. Although no major structural damage was reported, the tremors and subsequent aftershocks reignited fears of future catastrophes among Istanbul's populace, particularly on a holiday when many were gathered in public spaces. The event has drawn attention to the city's vulnerability to earthquakes, reminding people of historical calamities.
The quake, centred near Silivri in the Sea of Marmara, revived painful memories of past disasters and left residents grappling with fear over what might come next.
I was on the seventh floor, just about to make lunch, said Zeynep Karatas, a freelance designer from Sisli who had come to Nisantasi's Macka Park with hundreds of others who wanted to escape.
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