AFAD issues critical warning to the people of Istanbul after the 6.2 magnitude earthquake.

AFAD issues critical warning to the people of Istanbul after the 6.2 magnitude earthquake.

23.04.2025 13:50

Two earthquakes occurred off the coast of Silivri in Istanbul, first measuring 3.9 and then 6.2 in magnitude. Following the earthquake, which was felt throughout the Marmara Region, AFAD issued a statement warning, "Do not enter damaged buildings in the area after the earthquake. Stay away from the vicinity of risky buildings."

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Two earthquakes occurred in the Sea of Marmara at 12:13 with a magnitude of 3.9 and at 12:49 with a magnitude of 6.2. The earthquake was felt throughout the Marmara Region. Aftershocks are continuing.



AFAD'S WARNING: "DO NOT ENTER DAMAGED BUILDINGS"



In a statement made after the earthquake that caused great fear, AFAD stated, "Do not enter damaged buildings in the area after the earthquake. Do not stay around risky buildings. Use short message service (SMS) and internet-based messaging applications for your communications. Follow the warnings of official units."



FIRST SHOCK WITH A MAGNITUDE OF 3.9



An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 occurred at 12:13 off the coast of Silivri in the Sea of Marmara. According to the data from AFAD's Earthquake Department, the depth of the earthquake was recorded as 6.99 kilometers.



SECOND EARTHQUAKE SHOOK VIOLENTLY



Following this earthquake, another earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 occurred at 12:59 off the coast of Silivri in the Sea of Marmara. The depth of the earthquake was measured at 6.92 kilometers.



FELT IN SURROUNDING PROVINCES



The earthquakes were felt in all districts of Istanbul and surrounding provinces. The public, who felt the tremor and panicked, took to the streets as a precaution.



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