02.10.2025 17:14
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül made a statement regarding the 5.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of Marmaraereğlisi in Tekirdağ and was felt in Istanbul and surrounding provinces. He reported that 17 people were injured as a result of panic across the city, but there were no reports of any destruction. In a statement from the Istanbul Governorship, it was noted that damage reports were received for 4 buildings.
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According to the information on the website of the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), an earthquake of magnitude 5 occurred off the coast of Marmaraereğlisi in Tekirdağ. The tremor, which occurred at a depth of 6.71 km, was felt in surrounding provinces, including Istanbul, causing citizens to flood the streets in panic.
GOVERNOR GÜL: 17 PEOPLE INJURED DUE TO PANIC, NO COLLAPSE
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül stated in his announcement regarding the earthquake that 17 people were injured as a result of panic across the city, and there were no reports of any collapse.
ISTANBUL GOVERNORATE: DAMAGE REPORT RECEIVED FOR 4 BUILDINGS
In a statement from the Istanbul Governorate, it was reported that damage notifications were received for 4 buildings. The statement from the governorate is as follows: "Due to the earthquake that occurred off the coast of Marmara Ereğlisi, damage notifications have been received for 4 buildings in various districts, and teams have been dispatched to the notification points. As of 16:40, there are no reported injury cases reaching hospitals in Istanbul. However, 12 citizens have reported panic attacks and fear; 5 citizens have also reported sprains due to panic to 112."
MINISTER YERLİKAYA: ALL TEAMS HAVE STARTED FIELD SCANS
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya also stated on his social media account after the 5-magnitude earthquake, "An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 has occurred in Tekirdağ, Marmaraereğlisi. All teams of AFAD and our relevant institutions have started field scans regarding the earthquake felt in Istanbul and surrounding provinces. I wish a speedy recovery to our citizens affected by the earthquake. May God protect our country and nation from disasters."
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