Another earthquake has been felt in Istanbul, APA reports citing Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
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14:41
Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) has called on residents to stay away from risky buildings after a strong earthquake in Istanbul, APA reports.
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality has stated that no serious incidents have been recorded so far.
Aftershocks continue following the earthquake.
Three quakes hit Istanbul area
We've got more now from Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency, which is reporting several earthquakes in Istanbul.
The first is of 3.9 magnitude and hit the coast of the Silivri district at 12:13 local time (10:13 BST)
The second is of 6.2 magnitude and hit the same area at 12:49 (10:49 BST)
The third quake of 4.4 magnitude in Istanbul's Buyukcekmece district hit at 12:51 local time (10:51 BST)
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14:27
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has spoken about the strong earthquake that occurred in Istanbul, APA reports.
He stated they are closely monitoring the situation.
Türkiye's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya also noted that appropriate work is being carried out in the areas where the earthquake was felt.
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13:59
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck off the coast of Silivri in the Marmara Sea on Monday, according to Kandilli Observatory, APA reports.
The tremor occurred at 12:13 p.m. local time at a depth of 6.99 kilometers.
The Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), which also monitors seismic activity in the region, reported the magnitude as 3.9.
The tremor was felt across much of Istanbul, causing brief concern among residents. There have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Authorities continue to monitor the situation.
A CNN Turk reporter shared real-time updates on the earthquake, stating:
“There are reports from people who felt the tremor, particularly in the Silivri and Buyukcekmece areas. While we are currently in Caglayan and did not feel it here, it’s reported that the earthquake was felt in districts closer to Silivri, especially in Catalca. Coastal areas seem to have experienced the tremor as well.”
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