23.04.2025 21:40
After the 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul, an exodus from the city began. A large number of vehicles clogged the North Marmara Highway. A driver who recorded those moments drew attention by saying, "Everyone is fleeing from Istanbul now."
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The earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 occurred at 12:49 off the coast of Silivri in the Sea of Marmara and was felt in many cities, especially in Istanbul.
AFTERSHOCKS CONTINUED
As citizens panicked and rushed outside during the earthquake, the megacity continued to shake after the 6.2 tremor. Numerous aftershocks occurred in Istanbul, the largest being 5.9.
CITIZENS FLED TO THE STREETS
In Istanbul, a derelict building collapsed due to the earthquake; 9 houses were evacuated. Citizens who believed their buildings were unsafe took to the streets. Many citizens will spend the night in parks.
RESPONSE FROM NACİ GÖRÜR
Seismologist Prof. Dr. Naci Görür answered the question on citizens' minds: 'Should we enter our homes?'
Responding point by point, Görür stated, "Do not enter places where official authorities say do not enter. Do not enter places sealed by official authorities. If there are cracks or fissures in your home, do not enter. If you hear sounds from columns or beams at night, do not enter. If there are ruptures, cracks, or breaks in columns or beams, do not enter. Otherwise, you can enter your home."
ESCAPE FROM ISTANBUL HAS BEGUN
Meanwhile, citizens who did not want to enter their homes began to flee from Istanbul, where the earthquake caused fear. A large number of vehicles blocked the Northern Marmara Highway. A driver recording the moment remarked, "Everyone is fleeing from Istanbul now."
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