6.2 Magnitude earthquake jolts Istanbul’s Silivri district
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A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck at 12:49 pm local time (0949 GMT), with the epicentre located in Istanbul’s Silivri district, according to Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
Residents across Istanbul reported feeling strong tremors. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.