ISTANBUL: A powerful earthquake struck Turkey, registering a magnitude of 6.2 on the Richter scale. The country’s emergency management agency reported that strong tremors were felt in Istanbul, one of Turkey’s major cities.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake’s epicentre was located 40 kilometres southwest of Istanbul, at a depth of 10 kilometres.
Authorities have yet to report any confirmed loss of life or property damage, stating that detailed information is still awaited. The tremors were reportedly felt across several neighbouring countries, including Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania.
The quake has reignited fears among Turkish citizens, coming not long after a devastating earthquake two years ago. In February 2023, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake resulted in widespread destruction and thousands of deaths across Turkey. The impact was also felt in Syria, where over 6,000 people lost their lives.
More recently, powerful earthquakes were reported in Myanmar and Thailand, also causing significant casualties and property damage.
