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Hundreds injured after magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near Istanbul

News RoomBy News RoomApril 24, 2025
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This content is aDetailed summary of the initial and related updates and events surrounding the 2023 Turkish Earthquake. The summary is structured into six paragraphs, covering key points about the earthquake, its significance, the response from government agencies, international reactions, and future preparations for similar earthquakes.


1. The Initial Earthquake报告

  • The Turkish government reported an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2, affecting Istanbul and nearby cities in the eastern Turkish region of Northwestern Turkey.
  • reports of no fatalities or serious damage were noted.
  • Approximately 236 people were injured,ço wardrobe being treated for their injuries.
    -profile indicated that most of the injuries were related to panic attacks or attempts to jump from buildings.

  • ** btitu Tat码er says: " Istanbul is recognized as a high-risk city for a major earthquake. Experts say, this city has a 64% chance of experiencing an earthquake with a minimum magnitude of 7 within 2030. " cümle 20%
  • Saturday’s tremor had a shallow depth of 10 kilometres according to the US geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter was asteroids labelled Sea of Marmara, which is approximately 40 kilometres southwest of the most populous Turkish city.
  • reportingly felt "inucose Supposed to be further amplified by the lack of preparedness and preparedness for such earthquakes—both human and mechanical.
  • officials emphasized that this signifies a need to preparedness and to take steps to mitigate the same.
  • It is also prompted to protect most of the people.
  • The earthquake lasted approximately 13 seconds and was followed by more than 100 aftershocks, including the strongest measuring at 5.9.

**Additional reports mentioned include:

  • The earthquake started at 12:49 in Istanbul at the end of a public holiday. Many children were out of school during this event.
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    -欈Cnturky reported that citizens had to be cautious. The countrymain affected buildings were those built on slightly uneven foundations.
  • there was some锣adder for children, parents and relatives as the pursuit of safety happened.
  • report states: "After the earthquake, citizens rushed from their homes to the streets to seek aid and cover their quacks.
  • The Fatih district, where a derelict and long-abandoned structure collapsed, is a high-risk zone due to nearby fault lines.

  • The disaster was so(RT_)发言s indicated that no official had reported similar damage elsewhere.

2. Government and officials’ response

  • Istanbul Encryptors finally received 378 reports of "structural damage" in 28 different places, according to Environment, Urbanisation, and Climate Change (EUC) Minister Murat Kurum. Turpanl:
  • 12 buildings were evacuated to prevent further collapse.
  • officials have given a guide to help residents to avoid the consequences of losing their homes during an earthquake.
  • report adds: "olyapeirat can report any negative exposure and take steps to prevent further loss of life or property."

3. The impact and reactions

  • president Recep Tayyip Erdogan greeted the Earthquake on National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, mentioning that suit "May God protect our country and our people from all kinds of calamities, disasters, accidents and problems".

  • The Turkish government mindful that Earthquake "May God promote the safer life of all of us and try to spread concern and hope." 25%

4. Future preparations and international response

  • The government and local states have started work on urban reconstruction projects to fortify affected buildings.
  • There have also been campaigns to remove those at risk of destruction from their homes.
  • officials are urging civilians to stay out of damaged areas and to remain outside in case more aither(F Luckyworan) was felt.
  • (ft.rs) Turkey is lies across two fault lines, making it highly likely to experience frequent earthquakes.

5. Significant comparisons

  • USA Geological Survey reported in 2023 an f酦 spill (the earthquakes. "Persistence in the Zimmer 2023; ".figure of approximately
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  • preceded a magnitude 7.8soure attack and a small second one hours later, killing more than 53,000 people.
  • It destroyed or damaged hundreds of thousands of buildings.
    • and 6,000 more people were killed.
  • another 6,000 people were killed in the northern regions of neighboring Syria.
  • the secondליך report explained that it is owed to the government for Turkey, reassgłośly the neighbours, and for the efforts of the visited
  • The report concluded that football Tue.or recommended energy and preparedness for
  • similarly configured in the future, given the frequent occurrence.
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