Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes Istanbul

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Istanbul on Friday, with its epicenter located in the Buyukcekmece district, according to Türkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

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According to AFAD, the tremor occurred 17.82 kilometers from Istanbul's Buyukcekmece district at a depth of 7.01 kilometers (4.4 miles).

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There have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties, and authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

This follows a powerful 6.2 magnitudeearthquake thatstruck Istanbul on Wednesday, injuring at least 236 people in panic-driven incidents, said officials. The epicenter was in Istanbul's Silivri district, according to the AFAD.

April 26, 2025 01:29 AM GMT+03:00