A strong earthquake shook the Marmara Sea near Turkey Wednesday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the 6.2-magnitude tremor, which hit about 6.2 miles beneath the surface. Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Authority said it was a tremor of a magnitude of 6.2.
Officials reported the quake struck roughly 13 miles from the coastal town of Marmara Ereğlisi. The area sits about 67 miles away from Istanbul, Turkey's biggest city and business center. No damage reports came in right after the event. People living in Istanbul felt aftershocks continue throughout the massive city of 16 million residents.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya posted on social media that emergency teams started checking affected areas. He expressed concern for everyone impacted by the earthquake. The disaster agency warned locals to stay out of damaged buildings for safety reasons.
Officials reported the quake struck roughly 13 miles from the coastal town of Marmara Ereğlisi. The area sits about 67 miles away from Istanbul, Turkey's biggest city and business center. No damage reports came in right after the event. People living in Istanbul felt aftershocks continue throughout the massive city of 16 million residents.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya posted on social media that emergency teams started checking affected areas. He expressed concern for everyone impacted by the earthquake. The disaster agency warned locals to stay out of damaged buildings for safety reasons.
