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Gulf News
24-04-2025
- General
- Gulf News
Turkey earthquake caught live on TV: News anchor's on-air reaction goes viral
Istanbul: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Istanbul on Wednesday, jolting Turkey's largest city and sending shockwaves of panic across the region. The epicentre was located beneath the Sea of Marmara, near the Silivri district on the European side, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake struck just before 1 pm local time and was felt widely across western Turkey, rattling buildings, setting off car alarms, and prompting evacuations. At least 236 people were injured, most due to panic-induced falls, jumps from buildings, or anxiety-related episodes, officials said. Fortunately, no fatalities or major structural damage were reported. Anchor's on-air earthquake moment goes viral The tremor was captured live on CNN Turk, where anchor Meltem Bozbeyoglu was on air when the studio began to shake. Visibly startled but composed, she addressed viewers in real time: 'A very strong earthquake is happening right now in Istanbul. We felt it terribly,' she said, adding, 'I'm 32 years old, and this is the first time I've experienced such a big earthquake.' As the shaking intensified, Bozbeyoglu briefly paused, asked a colleague through her earpiece, 'Can you reach my mother?' and requested a WhatsApp message. Moments later, she turned back to the camera: 'I was frightened. I apologise if I made you panic.' Her real-time reaction struck a chord online and quickly went viral, highlighting the emotional toll the quake took on Istanbul's residents. City on high alert Istanbul, a city of around 16 million people, lies along the seismically active North Anatolian Fault. The Governor's Office confirmed that no residential buildings had collapsed, except for an abandoned structure in the Fatih district. Critical services—including energy, transportation, and water supply—remained operational. Thousands of residents evacuated homes, offices, and schools, crowding into open spaces such as parks and schoolyards. Some even set up tents in case of aftershocks. Experts warn of bigger quake ahead Prominent Turkish geologist Naci Gorur warned that Wednesday's quake was likely not the 'main event,' stressing that Istanbul remains at risk of a magnitude 7 or higher quake in the near future. The incident has revived memories of the devastating February 2023 earthquakes that struck southeastern Turkey, killing more than 53,000 people and leveling thousands of buildings. While Istanbul was spared at the time, that catastrophe raised alarms about the city's vulnerability to a similar disaster. Authorities monitor aftershocks
NDTV
23-04-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
News Anchor Pauses Live Interview, Asks Producer To Call Her Mother During Istanbul Earthquake
A live television broadcast turned tense on Monday afternoon when a CNN Turk anchor interrupted an ongoing interview as a powerful earthquake struck parts of Turkey. Visibly shaken and anxious, presenter Meltem Bozbeyoglu asked her producer to contact her mother, as tremors rocked the studio in Istanbul. "We felt it terribly," said Bozbeyoglu, out of breath and trying to maintain composure. Speaking through her earpiece, she was heard asking a colleague, "Can you reach my mother?" before leaving a message: "Can you please reach me on WhatsApp?" The 32-year-old anchor, still live on air, added: "I'm 32 years old and this is the first time I've experienced such a big earthquake." After a brief pause, she turned to viewers and said, "I was frightened, I apologise if I made you panic." 6.2 Earthquake intensity on CNN live in Istanbul, Turkey News anchor is quite scared. — Disasters Daily (@DisastersAndI) April 23, 2025 The emotional moment unfolded as three earthquakes, the strongest measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale, struck just before 1 PM local time. The epicentre was located around 40 km south of Istanbul, under the Sea of Marmara, but the impact was strong enough to be felt across Turkey's largest city. People were seen rushing out of homes, cafes, and shops in panic. Despite the intensity, authorities reported no casualties or structural damage. "There are no reports of any loss of life or destruction as of now," said the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). No buildings are known to have collapsed. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya shared a message on social media, saying, "I offer my best wishes to our citizens affected by the earthquake. May God protect our country and our nation from disasters." The tremors come just over two years after a catastrophic 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated parts of Turkey and Syria in February 2023, killing over 59,000 people.
News18
23-04-2025
- Climate
- News18
Turkey Earthquake Caught Live During TV Broadcast, Anchor's Reaction Goes Viral
Last Updated: A 6.02-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey during a live TV broadcast, shaking buildings and setting off car alarms. Anchor Meltem Bozbeyoglu continued reporting calmly. In a dramatic moment, a 6.02-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey on Wednesday during a live TV broadcast. The quake, which shook buildings and set off car alarms across western Turkey, was captured in real-time as news anchor Meltem Bozbeyoglu continued her show undeterred inside the CNN Turkey newsroom. Bozbeyoglu was hosting a live segment when the quake shook the city. As the tremors intensified, cameras captured the moment, she paused briefly, appearing visibly rattled. Despite the sudden and unsettling development, Dakika Bozbeyoglu maintained her composure and continued reporting with calm professionalism. 'A very strong earthquake is happening right now. A very strong earthquake is being felt in Istanbul," she said in the viral video. According to Turkey's emergency management agency, several earthquakes hit Istanbul – the largest with a magnitude of 6.2 on Wednesday. Although there were no immediate reports of damage, people evacuated buildings as the tremor hit and shook the city, located on the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorus strait. Turkey's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said emergency teams are assessing the situation and sent well wishes to those affected by the earthquake. First Published: April 23, 2025, 19:57 IST
