A huge earthquake has struck a popular tourist destination for Brits as “terrified” locals were seen fleeing for safety.
The magnitude 6.2 tremor has shaken Istanbul, Turkey’s emergency management agency confirmed. Buildings shook and tourists and locals alike were seen visibly distressed by the quake in alarming footage posted online.
A news anchor could be seen looking frightened as the studio of CNN Turkey rocked live on air during the earthquake.
One local said the “terrifying” quake has triggered a number of aftershocks, writing on X: “It was the strongest I’ve ever felt and honestly it was terrifying. Even now there are still small aftershocks. Things keep shaking every now and then. Stay safe everyone.”
“Just felt my building shake for like 30 seconds. Earthquake in Istanbul. I’m on the 17th floor”, said another horrified resident. The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.2 and a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, according to the United States Geological Survey.
One eyewitness added: “Earthquake struck Istanbul today at 12:40pm, I was in Hotel Istanbul 5th Floor. Building was dancing for some seconds.” One startled resident said: “Just experienced an earthquake in Istanbul, luckily we are ok but that sh*t was scary asf.”
Its epicentre was some 40 kilometres (25 miles) southwest of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara. It was felt in several neighbouring regions. There are no reported injuries at this time.
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A news anchor could be seen looking frightened as the studio of CNN Turkey rocked live on air during the earthquake.
They were in the middle of a broadcast when the 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck. The host could be seen visibly shaking.
Many people rushed out of homes in panic, while the broadcast was suspended.
A huge 6.2 magnitude earthquake has struck a tourist-packed city in Turkey, causing buildings to shake. The quake hit near Istanbul, centered in the Sea of Marmara.
“Just felt my building shake for like 30 seconds. Earthquake in Istanbul. I’m on the 17th floor”, said one terrified resident. According to Turkey’s emergency management agency, the epicentre was just off the Silivri, a coastal area known for its seismic activity.
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