A series of earthquakes, including a powerful 6.2-magnitude tremor, have shaken areas near Istanbul, causing buildings to sway in Turkey’s largest city and prompting residents to evacuate apartment complexes.
Although there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage, officials in Istanbul are inspecting buildings and urging the public to avoid any potentially unstable structures.
According to Turkey’s emergency services, the strongest quake struck at 12:49 local time (09:49 GMT) on Wednesday, at a depth of 6.92 km (4.3 miles).
The epicentre was located near the Silivri district along the Sea of Marmara, approximately 80 km (50 miles) west of Istanbul.
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