Istanbul Earthquake

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A big earthquake shook Istanbul, one of the largest cities in Turkey.

• The earthquake was 6.2 in strength.

• It happened around 12:49 in the afternoon.

• The center of the quake was in the Sea of Marmara, not far from the city.

 
How Did People Feel?

• People felt the ground shaking and ran outside quickly.

• Many were scared and stayed in open areas like parks.

• Sadly, one person got hurt after jumping from a window in fear.

• A small, old building in one part of Istanbul partly fell down.

                    Was There Any Damage?

• There was no big destruction, which is a relief.

• Some buildings had cracks.

• All public events for the day were canceled, just to be safe.

                     After the Earthquake

• After the main quake, smaller shakes (called aftershocks) happened.

• The biggest aftershock was 5.3 in strength.

• Authorities told everyone to stay alert and not enter damaged buildings.

        Why This Matters

         Istanbul is in a dangerous earthquake zone. That means quakes can happen anytime.

• Many buildings have been made stronger in recent years.

• But still, some old buildings are not safe yet.

• People are reminded to stay ready — with emergency kits and knowing where to go if it happens again.

         In Short

• A 6.2 earthquake hit Istanbul on April 23.

• People were scared, but thankfully, there wasn’t major damage.

• It was a warning to stay prepared for future quakes