Immediate Aftermath
and surrounding areas experienced a 6.2 magnitude earthquake, prompting widespread panic and evacuation of buildings, though initial reports indicate no serious damage or injuries.
Over 150 individuals were hospitalized due to injuries from jumping out of buildings in panic, highlighting the public's immediate response to the quake's tremors.
Precautionary Measures and Future Concerns
The earthquake, felt as far as and across several provinces, led to the cancellation of public holiday events in Istanbul, underscoring the disruption caused by the quake.
In the wake of recent devastating earthquakes in Turkey, authorities and experts emphasize the city's vulnerability due to its location near major fault lines, prompting ongoing urban reconstruction and safety campaigns.