Major earthquake shakes Istanbul

A powerful earthquake struck the Turkish metropolis Istanbul on Thursday, according to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

AFAD said a 5.8-magnitude earthquake centered in the Sea of Marmara hit at 1.59 p.m. (1059GMT).

Earthquake, off Silivri district, occurred at a depth of 6.99 kilometers (4.3 miles), some 22 km (13.6 mi) from Silivri. The region was also shaken by aftershocks.

A 3.6-magnitude earthquake also shook Istanbul earlier today, at 10.32 a.m. (0732GMT), said AFAD. The epicenter of the quake was the Sea of Marmara.

On Tuesday, a 4.6-magnitude earthquake also hit off Silivri, according to AFAD.

In addition to Istanbul, Turkey’s most populous city, the earthquake was also felt in nearby urban areas such as Kocaeli, Sakarya, Yalova, Tekirdag, Edirne, Manisa and Kirklareli.

Magnitude 3.9 earthquake jolts

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake shook the Turkish metropolis Istanbul on Thursday, according to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

AFAD said a 3.9-magnitude earthquake centered in the Sea of Marmara hit at 23.20 p.m. (2020GMT).

The earthquake, off Silivri district, occurred at a depth of 7.2 kilometers (4.4 miles), some 21.2 km (13.1 mi) from Silivri.