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AsiaOne
24-04-2025
- Politics
- AsiaOne
Powerful earthquake shakes Istanbul, dozens hurt jumping from buildings, World News
ISTANBUL - More than 150 people were injured when they jumped from buildings in Istanbul on Wednesday (April 23) as one of the strongest quakes in years hit the city. Many people gathered in parks and others sat on doorsteps, or stood outside their homes in the centre of Istanbul as aftershocks from the magnitude 6.2 quake on the European side of the city continued to be felt. "It started with a big tremor all of a sudden and we felt it very strongly," said Istanbul resident Neslisah Aygoren, sitting in a park. "I ran straight to my dog in fear, hugged it and we waited for it to end, lying on the ground. After that, we took our belongings and went straight to the street." A total of 151 people were hurt and received hospital treatment after leaping from buildings in panic during the tremor but none were in a critical condition, the Istanbul governor's office said. It said one abandoned building collapsed in central Istanbul, but nobody was hurt there, while there was no damage to energy or water infrastructure in the city of 16 million on the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorus Strait. Some shops closed. Two years ago Turkey suffered the deadliest and most destructive earthquake in its modern history. That 7.8-magnitude quake in February 2023 killed more than 55,000 people and injured more than 107,000 in southern Turkey and northern Syria. Hundreds of thousands of people remain displaced, with many still living in temporary housing as a result of that quake. The latest tremor also revived memories of a 1999 earthquake near Istanbul that killed 17,000. The epicentre of Wednesday's quake, which hit at 12:49 p.m. (5pm Singapore time), was in the area of Silivri, some 80 km (50 miles) to the west of Istanbul. It was at a depth of 6.92 km (4.3 miles), Turkey's Afad disaster agency said. [[nid:717153]] Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said inspections did not reveal any damage to highways, airports, trains or subways. President Tayyip Erdogan said on X he was monitoring the situation and his office issued advice on what people should do in the case of further quakes.
Malay Mail
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
No Malaysians reported hurt in Istanbul quake, Wisma Putra monitoring situation
PUTRAJAYA, April 24 — No Malaysians have been reported to be affected by the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Istanbul, Turkiye, yesterday, the Foreign Ministry said. In a statement, the ministry, widely known as Wisma Putra, said it is closely monitoring the situation following the tremor, which occurred at 12.49pm local time in the Sea of Marmara off the coast of Istanbul's Silivri district. The ministry, through the Consulate General of Malaysia in Istanbul, is maintaining close communication with Malaysians in the affected area and remains in contact with local authorities for the latest updates. Wisma Putra advised Malaysians in Turkiye to remain vigilant, follow the guidance of local authorities, and take all necessary safety precautions. For consular assistance, Malaysians may contact the Consulate General of Malaysia in Istanbul, located at Polat Plaza, Sisli, via +90-212 989 10 01 during working hours or WhatsApp +90 531 716 05 51 after hours, or email [email protected]. Wisma Putra will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary, added the statement. A powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Turkiye yesterday, with the epicentre located in Istanbul's Silivri district, according to the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (Afad), reported Anadolu Ajansi (AA). The earthquake occurred at 12.49pm local time (05.49pm Malaysia time) and was strongly felt across Istanbul and neighbouring provinces, prompting residents to evacuate buildings out of fear. A second tremor, measuring 4.9 in magnitude, was recorded at 1.02pm (6.02pm Malaysia time), with its epicentre off the coast of Buyukcekmece in the Sea of Marmara. Afad stated that all relevant agencies and response teams have been mobilised, with field assessments currently underway to evaluate potential damage and ensure public safety. There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. In a statement, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said authorities are closely monitoring the developments. — Bernama
The Herald
23-04-2025
- Climate
- The Herald
Powerful earthquake shakes Istanbul
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul on Wednesday, Turkey's Afad disaster agency said, making it one of the strongest quakes to strike the city of 16-million in recent years. There were no immediate reports of damage, but people evacuated buildings as the quake hit and shook the city, located on the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorus strait. The epicentre of the quake, which struck at 12.49pm, was in the area of Silivri, 80km west of Istanbul. It was at a depth of 6.92km, Afad said. Broadcaster TGRT reported one person was injured after jumping off a balcony during the quake, which occurred during a public holiday in Turkey. Afad warned people in the region against entering damaged buildings. Reuters
Irish Times
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Irish Times
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes Istanbul
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul on Wednesday, Turkey 's Afad disaster agency said, one of the strongest quakes to strike the city of 16 million in recent years. There were no immediate reports of damage, but buildings were evacuated as the quake hit and shook the city, located on the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorus Strait. Many people gathered in parks and others sat on doorsteps, or stood outside their homes in the centre of Istanbul, as aftershocks continued to be felt. Some shops closed after the quake struck on the European side of the city. The epicentre of the quake, which hit at 12.49pm (10.49am Irish time), was in the area of Silivri, about 80km to the west of Istanbul. It was at a depth of 6.92km, Afad said. Transport minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said initial inspections did not reveal any damage or adverse conditions on highways, airports, trains or subways. READ MORE Broadcaster TGRT reported that one person had been injured as a result of jumping off a balcony during the quake, which occurred during a public holiday in Turkey. The Istanbul governor's office said there had not been any reports of buildings collapsing and it called on people to remain calm and not approach buildings that may be damaged. President Tayyip Erdogan said on X he was monitoring the situation and his office issued advice on what people should do in the case of further quakes. Two years ago Turkey suffered the deadliest and most destructive earthquake in its modern history. That 7.8-magnitude quake in February 2023 killed more than 55,000 people and injured more than 107,000 in southern Turkey and northern Syria. Hundreds of thousands of people remain displaced, with many still living in temporary housing as a result of that quake. The latest tremor also revived memories of a 1999 earthquake near Istanbul that killed 17,000. The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said the latest earthquake had a magnitude 6.02. It was at a depth of 10km, GFZ said. − Reuters (c) Copyright Thomson Reuters 2025
AsiaOne
23-04-2025
- Politics
- AsiaOne
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes Istanbul, World News
ISTANBUL - A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul on Wednesday (April 23), Turkey's Afad disaster agency said, one of the strongest quakes to strike the city of 16 million in recent years. There were no immediate reports of damage, but people evacuated buildings as the quake hit and shook the city, located on the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorus Strait. Many people gathered in parks and others sat on doorsteps, or stood outside their homes in the centre of Istanbul, as aftershocks continued to be felt. Some shops closed after the quake struck on the European side of the city. The epicentre of the quake, which hit at 12:49pm (5pm Singapore time), was in the area of Silivri, some 80 km (50 miles) to the west of Istanbul. It was at a depth of 6.92 km (4.3 miles), Afad said. Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said initial inspections did not reveal any damage or adverse conditions on highways, airports, trains or subways. Broadcaster TGRT reported that one person had been injured as a result of jumping off a balcony during the quake, which occurred during a public holiday in Turkey. The Istanbul governor's office said there had not been any reports of buildings collapsing and it called on people to remain calm and not approach buildings that may be damaged. President Tayyip Erdogan said on X he was monitoring the situation and his office issued advice on what people should do in the case of further quakes. [[nid:670802]] Two years ago Turkey suffered the deadliest and most destructive earthquake in its modern history. That 7.8-magnitude quake in February 2023 killed more than 55,000 people and injured more than 107,000 in southern Turkey and northern Syria. Hundreds of thousands of people remain displaced, with many still living in temporary housing as a result of that quake. The latest tremor also revived memories of a 1999 earthquake near Istanbul that killed 17,000. The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said the latest earthquake had a magnitude 6.02. It was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said.
