Istanbul residents spend the night outdoors after a strong earthquake and aftershocks

After the earthquake in Istanbul, people try to find their way back to everyday life. However, there are still aftershocks and worries about more violent earthquakes. Meanwhile, politics disputes about failures in security.

Many spent the night outdoors out of concern for another quake. After the strong quake, earthfalls of magnitude 4 to 5 occurred.

Two days after the strong earthquake, Istanbul and the region continue to shake. Many still don't dare back into their homes.

Turkey: Over 100,000 Istanbul residents stranded after 6.2-magnitude earthquake

Over 100,000 Istanbul residents spent the night outside their homes for fear of aftershocks following a 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck the city. Speaking at a press conference in Istanbul on Thursday, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, said that approximately 101,000 people were provided temporary shelter in mosques, schools, and dormitories across the city. He added that meals were distributed through mobile catering units and tents to supp…

Istanbul residents spend the night outdoors after city shook by 6.2 magnitude earthquake

Worried Istanbul residents spent the night outdoors following a strong earthquake and more than 180 aftershocks.

Istanbul residents spend night outdoors after strong earthquake, aftershocks

Turkey: Many Istanbul residents spent the night outdoors, too fearful to return to their homes, following a strong earthquake and over 180 aftershocks. The magnitude 6.2 quake tremor that struck on Wednesday deeply impacted the city of 16 million residents, leaving many inhabitants shaken and wary of a possible more destructive tremor. There were no reports of serious damage but the temblor, the strongest felt in Istanbul in recent years, prompt…