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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."
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
CNN Anchor Delivers Breaking News Live as Earthquake Strikes Istanbul
All in a day's work! CNN Türk anchor Meltem Bozbeyoğlu proved that she wasn't going to let a 6.2 earthquake rattle her from doing her job. The shaking began on April 23 at 1 p.m. local time. The TV anchor in Turkey sounded a bit nervous as she delivered the news and held up her hand to let everyone know that this was a moment to pay attention to. Bozbeyoğlu was in the middle of her broadcast when the event happened and the alarming footage was later shared on X. The Associated Press reported that the earthquake occurred in Istanbul and while there were "no immediate reports of serious damage," approximately 236 people were injured. Most of the injuries were not from the earthquake though. The media outlet shared that many citizens were hurt when they tried "to jump from buildings or for panic attacks" because Istanbul is a "high-risk" city for earthquakes. The natural disaster happened on a national holiday with most kids out of school and residents off from work. "Thank God, there does not seem to be any problems for now,' President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said to a crowd at the National Sovereignty and Children's Day holiday event, per People. 'May God protect our country and our people from all kinds of calamities, disasters, accidents, and troubles.' The quake left many people feeling uneasy, so they spent the night outside in an open space, according to the BBC. There was a concern that aftershocks could be an ongoing issue, and many residents didn't feel safe inside without confirmation that their buildings were safe.
Saudi Gazette
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near Istanbul as scores injured in panic
ISTANBUL — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul on Wednesday leading to scenes of panic in the Turkish metropolis, officials said. The quake occurred in the Sea of Marmara close to Silivri, which lies around 70 kilometers (40 miles) to the west of the city, and aftershocks are continuing, according to Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD).. Istanbul authorities said there had been no loss of life but that 151 people were injured after 'jumping from heights due to panic.' No residential buildings were damaged, authorities added, but one abandoned building collapsed in the central Fatih District. CNN Turk anchor Meltem Bozbeyoğlu was live on air when the quake struck, with the studio visibly shaking on camera. In February 2023, Turkey experienced one of its deadliest earthquakes in the last century, when a 7.8 magnitude quake struck 23 kilometers (14.2 miles) east of Nurdagi, in the southern Gaziantep province, at a depth of 24.1 kilometers (14.9 miles). That quake also hit northern Syria, killing more 50,000 people across both countries. With two key fault lines in its vicinity – the North Anatolian and the East Anatolian – Turkey is one of the most seismically active regions in the world, a reality that has amplified concern over Istanbul's earthquake preparedness. Once the capital of the Byzantine and the Ottoman empires, the densely populated city is home to around 16 million people. It lies precariously close to the North Anatolian fault, which passes within 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) of Istanbul and through the Sea of Marmara, according to the Geological Society of London. Historically, that fault has led to several disastrous earthquakes, including a 7.6 magnitude quake that struck the nearby city of Izmit in 1999, killing over 17,000 people, and displacing an estimated 500,000 others. An earthquake occurs when the Earth's crust shifts abruptly, with energy radiated out as seismic waves and shaking that can violently impact people, buildings and infrastructure. Those waves and factors related to the shifting ground determine an earthquake's magnitude, as measured through 10 on the scale most commonly used to describe quakes. An earthquake that measures between 6 and 6.9 is classified as 'strong.' — CNN
