President Erdoğan's first statement after the earthquake in Istanbul.

President Erdoğan's first statement after the earthquake in Istanbul.

23.04.2025 13:41

Two earthquakes occurred off the coast of Silivri in Istanbul, first measuring 3.9 and then 6.2 in magnitude. Following the earthquakes, which caused great panic, President Erdoğan made a statement saying, "Get well soon. We are closely monitoring the developments."

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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.

ERDOĞAN'S STATEMENT: WE ARE FOLLOWING THE DEVELOPMENTS

In a statement made after the earthquake, which caused great panic, President Erdoğan said, "I extend my best wishes to our citizens. We are closely following the developments."

THE FIRST SHOCK WAS 3.9 MAGNITUDE

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

THE SECOND EARTHQUAKE SHOOK VIOLENTLY

Following this earthquake, another earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 occurred in the Sea of Marmara off the coast of Silivri at 12:59. 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, feeling the tremor and panicking, took to the streets as a precaution.



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