6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Istanbul, Turkey; Residents Evacuate Buildings:

Last Wednesday, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake jolted Istanbul, Turkey, sending tremors as far as the capital, triggering a mass exodus from buildings in anticipation of potential aftershocks.

The quake’s epicenter was recorded at the German Research Centre for Geosciences, estimating the quake’s depth to be around 10 kilometers or approximately 6.21 miles—considered shallow—these types of quakes are more likely to inflict devastating levels of damage and violent shaking.

All-round the city, tremors were noted, including local media capturing footage of people vacating residential and commercial buildings, as well as reception areas. There have been no major casualties or damage to the structures.

While no severe damage has been reported, authorities are still assessing the situation and have instructed the public to continue monitoring the situation while observing safety protocols. Emergency services are fully prepared should aftershocks or any other seismic events occur.

The fault line stretches through Istanbul making the city susceptible to earthquakes, which is regularly hit by earthquakes, owing to its location at one of the world’s most active seismic zones.