Istanbul Shaken: 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Turkey's Largest City

The Cabinet is meeting once again. The Cabinet, which will meet under the presidency of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, will discuss various agenda items, primarily the 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul. Here is the Cabinet Meeting date and agenda items...

BBP Chairman Mustafa Destici said regarding the earthquake that occurred off the coast of Silivri in Istanbul, this is a blessing from God with a magnitude of 6.2. Therefore, this is a warning to us, to all of us.

Earthquake expert Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ercan stated in his new post on his social media account that the effects of the 6.2 magnitude earthquake have ended and the expected big earthquake will happen in 20 to 50 years.

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Istanbul on Wednesday, April 23 at 12:49 with the epicenter in Silivri. Following the earthquake that lasted 13 seconds, AFAD activated the Turkey Disaster Response Plan in the TAMP Level 1 S1 group. According to the plan, 18 provinces will be mobilized for Istanbul in the event of a possible major earthquake. While the plan emphasizes that the first goal is to save lives, the plan also aims to return inter…

After the dana in Valencia or the eruption in La Palma, it is inevitable to compare, with discouragement, that inoperativeness or the emptying of state institutions cost lives. More information: An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes Istanbul and triggers panic in several provinces of Turkey

Istanbul Shaken: 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Turkey's Largest City

A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Istanbul, Turkey, on April 23, 2025, causing panic among residents and resulting in at least 151 injuries. The quake, which occurred at 12:49 PM local time, was felt strongly across the city and surrounding regions, prompting emergency services to respond swiftly. Key Takeaways Magnitude: 6.2 Location: Epicenter in the Sea of Marmara, approximately 40 kilometers southwest of Istanbul. Injuries: At leas…