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Daily Mirror
28-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
Turkey earthquake: Doğanyol struck by 4.7m quake just days after huge 6.2m quake hit country
Turkey has been struck by another earthquake just five days after Istanbul was rocked by a 6.2m quake that shook buildings and caused mass panic to locals and tourists Turkey has been struck by a second earthquake just five days after a 6.2m quake shook buildings in Istanbul. At around 6.09pm local time Sunday April 27 a 4.7m earthquake hit the village of Doğanyol, south east Turkey. The village has a population of around 6,332 people and according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) it has been reported at a depth of 12.2km (7.5 miles). Three people have reported the earthquake and so far no injuries or deaths have been reported. It comes just five days after terrified locals and tourists fled shaking buildings and made panicked calls to their loved-ones after a 6.2 magnitude quake struck Instanbul - with a number of surrounding regions also impacted. According to Turkey's emergency management agency, the epicentre was just off the Silivri, a coastal area known for its seismic activity. The GFZ reported a 6.02 magnitude earthquake at a depth of 10km (6.21 miles), which hit the area shortly after 12:30pm. It is one of the strongest to strike the city of 16 million people in recent years. 151 people were left injured after "jumping from height due to panic" as the quake occurred in the Sea of Marmara, near Silivri. Turkey's interior minister, Ali Yerlikaya, said the quake lasted a total of 13 seconds, with 51 aftershocks recorded so far. The moment the quake hit, CNN Turkey news reader Meltem Bozbeyoğlu was live on air as the studio shook. The quake forced her to pause her news report and talk the audience through what was happening as she gripped onto her desk. She looked visibly terrified as panicked as asked for her mother. In 2023, Istanbul was the most visited city in the world by international travellers, welcoming 20.2 million visitors. This figure surpasses London and Dubai, making it the top destination globally. Last year, Euromonitor International ranked it the second most visited city, with 23 million visitors. Following last week's quake the FCDO issued the following travel advice for Brits. It read: "Many parts of Turkey regulars experience earthquakes and tremors. These can be a high magnitude, cause damage to infrastructure, and pose a risk to life. "A 6.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul, on 23 April 2025. For the latest information, visit Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority's (AFAD) earthquake page. Follow the advice of the local authorities and monitor local media. See the US Federal Emergency Management Agency guidance about what to do before, during and after an earthquake."
Daily Mirror
25-04-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Live TV studio hit by earthquake and newsreader's reaction shocks everyone
This is the terrifying moment a newsreader was in the middle of interviewing a guest live on air, when an earthquake hit Turkey. Residents and tourists feared for their lives on Wednesday as a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul. 151 people were left injured after "jumping from height due to panic" as the quake occurred in the Sea of Marmara, near Silivri. Turkey's interior minister, Ali Yerlikaya, said the quake lasted a total of 13 seconds at a depth of seven kilometers, with 51 aftershocks recorded so far. The moment the quake hit, CNN Turkey news reader Meltem Bozbeyoğlu was live on air as the studio shook. She looked visibly terrified as panicked as asked for her mother. The anchor appeared on the verge of tears and her hand was shaking. However, she acted very professionally by taking a deep breath and telling everyone to remain calm. The terrifying moment, which has been shared across social media platforms, shows Meltem saying: "An earthquake is happening! A very powerful earthquake is happening!" The concerned presenter added: "A very powerful earthquake that can be felt in Istanbul is happening. Let's stay calm. We can say that is is powerful. We can feel it in the studio. It is very deep." The newsreader speaks to her team in the gallery and asks if they can reach her mother. Commenting on a clip shared on CNN's TikTok page, one individual said: "Incredible how calm and composed Meltem Bozbeyoğlu remained during such a tense moment. Real professionalism on display." Another said: "She did so well! I hope her mum is okay." One other commented: "Wow, that was intense! Meltem stayed so calm, really shows the professionalism of journalists." One other wrote: "The fear she felt but the composure she kept as the voice talking to a nation. I feel like you can see her fighting tears." Others have been taking to social media to share their experience of the earthquake. On X, one terrified resident said: "Just felt my building shake for like 30 seconds. Earthquake in Istanbul. I'm on the 17th floor. It was the strongest I've ever felt and honestly it was terrifying. Even now there are still small aftershocks. Things keep shaking every now and then. Stay safe everyone." Another user added: "Earthquake struck Istanbul today at 12:40pm, I was in Hotel Istanbul 5th Floor. Building was dancing for some seconds." Another startled resident said: "Just experienced an earthquake in Istanbul, luckily we are ok but that was scary as f***." The GFZ reported a 6.02 magnitude quake at a depth of 10km (6.21 miles) hit the area shortly after 12:30pm. Several quakes have hit Istanbul, and the tremors were also felt in the Turkish capital, Ankara, 275 miles away. Over fifty aftershocks have been recorded, but no deaths or significant damage has been reported so far. The FCDO issued the following travel advice for Brits. It read: "Many parts of Turkey regulars experience earthquakes and tremors. These can be a high magnitude, cause damage to infrastructure, and pose a risk to life. "A 6.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul, on 23 April 2025. For the latest information, visit Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority's (AFAD) earthquake page. Follow the advice of the local authorities and monitor local media. See the US Federal Emergency Management Agency guidance about what to do before, during and after an earthquake."
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Istanbul... citizens flee shaking buildings and terrified news presenter clings on during live broadcast
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 has hit Istanbul and the surrounding regions, one of the strongest to strike the city of 16 million in recent years. Buildings shook and crowds fled down busy streets as a quake in the Sea of Marmara rocked the major Turkish city and nearby communities. Footage showed people running down a busy street to safety. The initial tremor reportedly lasted 30 seconds, before as many as 51 aftershocks hit. Shock shaking: Residents fled from tremoring buildings as Istanbul was hit by a string of quakes More than 150 people were injured when they jumped from buildings during the quake, which occurred during a public holiday in Turkey. A news reporter filming a live broadcast for CNN Turkey gripped on to her desk as the earthquake was felt in Istanbul offices. There were no immediate reports of damage, but people evacuated buildings as the quake hit and shook the city. People reported to have felt the quake as far away as Greece, North Macedonia, Romania and Bulgaria, with lower intensity. AFP journalists in Sofia, Bulgaria, said they had felt tremors. The German Helmholtz Centre For Geosciences (GFZ) reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.02 and was at a depth of 10km (6.21 miles). The epicenter was just off the Silivri, a coastal area known for its seismic activity some 50 miles to the west of Istanbul. It was followed by several aftershocks, including one measuring 5.3. The disaster and emergency management agency urged residents to stay away from buildings. Turkey's disaster agency reported three more quakes, all in Istanbul's Buyukcekmece district. Turkey's Disaster And Emergency Management Presidency had already reported that the 6.2 quake was preceded by a 3.9 magnitude tremor, and succeeded by a 4.4 magnitude quake in Buyukcekmece district. Later, the interior minister reported that 51 aftershocks had been recorded following the 6.2 quake. Sandra D'Souza, holidaying in Istanbul from London, said she and her husband were near the famous Galata Tower when the quake struck. They were having lunch in a local coffee shop 'when we felt the tremor and the building started to shake and sway'. 'Everyone started looking and one another. Thankfully, it only lasted a short while and everyone resumed business as usual. 'There were far more people out in the street after as we were told there could be aftershocks.' 'I just felt earthquake, I've got to get out,' said a shaken-looking decorator rushing out of a fourth-floor apartment where he was working near the city's Galata Tower. Turkey's AFAD disaster agency warned people in the region against entering damaged buildings. Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality said there were no 'serious cases' in the earthquake in a statement made on its social media accounts. Kemal Cebi, the mayor of Kucukcekmece district in western Istanbul, told local broadcaster NTV that there were 'no negative developments yet' but he reported that there were traffic jams and that many buildings were already at risk due to the density of the area. 'Until now, we have no information about any buildings collapsing,' the governor's office said, urging people to avoid any structures that might have been damaged in the tremors. Video showed large waves rolling in the Bosphorus as the quakes first struck. Turkey is crossed by two major fault lines, and earthquakes are frequent. The country was devastated by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 2023, which killed more than 50,000 people and leveled tens of thousands of buildings in eastern Turkey and Syria. Hundreds of construction contractors were placed under investigation as it emerged the disaster's impact may have been exacerbated by widespread unsafe building practices. The latest tremor also revived memories of a 1999 earthquake near Istanbul that killed 17,000. Environment Minister Murat Kurum in February renewed his warning about a massive earthquake poised to strike Istanbul by 2030. Experts believe the tremor could topple as many as 600,000 houses and affect millions in the country's largest city. They calculated a 65 per cent probability that a quake with magnitude 7 or higher could occur before 2030 in the region including Istanbul.
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Latest advice after 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 hit Istanbul and the surrounding regions this week, one of the strongest to strike the city of 16 million in recent years. Buildings shook and crowds fled down busy streets as a quake in the Sea of Marmara rocked the major Turkish city and nearby communities. Footage showed people running down a busy street to safety. The initial tremor reportedly lasted 30 seconds, before as many as 51 aftershocks hit. A news reporter filming a live broadcast for CNN Turkey shook and gripped onto her desk as the earthquake was felt in Istanbul offices. There were no immediate reports of damage, but people evacuated buildings as the quake hit and shook the city. More than 150 people were injured when they jumped from buildings during the quake, which occurred during a public holiday in Turkey. But if you have a holiday booked to Turkey, it is still safe to travel there, according to the UK Foreign Office, which hasn't updated its travel advice since the earthquakes. As the Foreign Office hasn't warned against travelling to Istanbul, if you're worried about travelling to Turkey and want to cancel your pre-booked holiday, it's unlikely your travel insurance will pay out for lost funds. Turkey lies on one one of the world's most lively tectonic faults which runs about 20 miles south of Istanbul. Turkey was devastated by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 2023, which killed more than 50,000 people and levelled tens of thousands of buildings in eastern Turkey and Syria. Hundreds of construction contractors were placed under investigation as it emerged the disaster's impact may have been exacerbated by widespread unsafe building practices. The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.02 and was at a depth of 10km (6.21 miles). The epicentre was just off the Silivri, a coastal area known for its seismic activity some 50 miles to the west of Istanbul. It was followed by several aftershocks, including one measuring 5.3. The disaster and emergency management agency urged residents to stay away from buildings. Turkey's disaster agency reported three more quakes shortly before 12.00 GMT, all in Istanbul's Buyukcekmece district. Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency had already reported that the 6.2 quake was preceded by a 3.9 magnitude tremor at 12.13 local time (10.13 GMT), and succeeded by a 4.4 magnitude quake in Buyukcekmece district at 12.51 local time (10.51 GMT). Later, the interior minister reported that 51 aftershocks had been recorded following the 6.2 quake. Tremors were felt in neighboring regions and rescue teams have been dispatched, local media reported. 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. Sandra D'Souza, holidaying in Istanbul from London, said she and her husband were near the famous Galata Tower when the quake struck. They were having lunch in a local coffee shop 'when we felt the tremor and the building started to shake and sway'. 'Everyone started looking and one another. Thankfully it only lasted a short while and everyone resumed business as usual,' she told MailOnline. 'There were far more people out in the street after however as we were told there could be aftershocks.' 'I just felt earthquake, I've got to get out,' said a shaken-looking decorator rushing out of a fourth floor apartment where he was working near the city's Galata Tower, who did not want to give his name. Turkey's AFAD disaster agency warned people in the region against entering damaged buildings. Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality said there were no 'serious cases' in the earthquake in a statement made on its social media accounts. Kemal Cebi, the mayor of Kucukcekmece district in western Istanbul, told local broadcaster NTV that there were 'no negative developments yet' but he reported that there were traffic jams and that many buildings were already at risk due to the density of the area. 'Until now, we have no information about any buildings collapsing,' the governor's office said, urging people to avoid any structures that might have been damaged in the tremors. Video showed large waves rolling in the Bosphorus as the quakes first struck. Turkey is crossed by two major fault lines, and earthquakes are frequent. A magnitude 7.8 earthquake on February 6, 2023, and a second powerful tremor that came hours later, destroyed or damaged hundreds of thousands of buildings in 11 southern and southeastern Turkish provinces, leaving more than 53,000 people dead. Another 6,000 people were killed in the northern parts of neighboring Syria. File photo shows the Hagia Sophia Byzantine structure in Istanbul, Turkey, where an earthquake today caused buildings to shake While Istanbul was not impacted by that earthquake, the devastation heightened fears of a similar quake with experts citing the city's proximity to fault lines In a bid to prevent damage from any future quake, both the national government and local administrations started urban reconstruction projects to fortify buildings at risk and started campaigns of demolishing buildings at risk of collapse. The latest tremor also revived memories of a 1999 earthquake near Istanbul that killed 17,000. Environment Minister Murat Kurum in February renewed his warning about a massive earthquake poised to strike Istanbul by 2030. Experts believe the tremor could topple as many as 600,000 houses and affect millions in the country's largest city.
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
