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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 35300, member: 636"] Quakes rocked Turkey today. Several tremors hit along the Sea of Marmara coastline near Istanbul within minutes. A 6.2-magnitude earthquake caused the most worry for people living there. Istanbul houses 16 million residents. The city represents one-fifth of all Turkish citizens. The interior minister reported people felt the tremors both inside Istanbul proper and in nearby provinces. Officials expect more information shortly about damage or injuries. Disaster agencies continue monitoring the situation closely. The earthquake might affect millions, given how densely populated the area is. Emergency teams remain on high alert following these seismic events. Turkish authorities have not released evacuation orders at this time. Scientists track aftershocks, which often follow major quakes. The public should stay tuned to local news for updates. Safety precautions become essential during earthquake clusters like these. [/QUOTE]